| Regimental number | 2529 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kerang, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse breaker |
| Address | Boundary Street, Kerang, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Winifred Doody, Boundary Street, Kerang, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During our advance, this man, single handed, attacked an enemy machine gun position, Bayonetting three of the gunners, and capturing the Gun. Later as a member of a Bombing Party, he cleared several enemy positions of their Garrisons, and did most excellent service until he was wounded. He displayed great courage and determination and set a fine example to his comrades.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During our advance this man, single handed, attached an enemy machine gun position, bayoneting three of the gunners and capturing the gun. Later,d as member of a bombing party, he cleared several enemy positions of their garrisons, and did most excellent service until he was wounded. He displayed great courage and determination and set a fine example to his comrades.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | Kerang Cemetery (Church of England Section), Victoria |
