| Regimental number | 2358 |
| Place of birth | Eden New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carriage builder |
| Address | 25 Wells Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Drewitt, 25 Wells Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A75 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Harbonnieres on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations in the vicinity of HARBONNIERES, East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 8th August 1918, this N.C.O. by his resource and bravery in the face of the enemy, managed to push his gun forward to a position of much tactical importance after being deposited on the final objective by a Tank, and from this position he was able to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy and keep down snipers, thus allowing the infantry to continue their advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
