| Regimental number | 3084 |
| Place of birth | Manchester England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 112 Hotham Street, East Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Eccles, 7 Oak Road, Lower Broughton, Manchester, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as runner during an attack. He was the only runner left in his company and carried out the whole of the work, moving about through enemy barrages regardless of danger, and was more than once buried by shell fire. He guided a relieving unit to their position under a heavy bombardment, and showed the greatest courage and determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |