| Regimental number | 4495 |
| Place of birth | Milton Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Harwood Island, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Edwards, Blind Institute, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations east of Jeancourt, 18 September, 1918. When the left flank of the battalion was hung up by two field guns, he,with his Lewis gun and in company with another non-commissioned officer, dashed forward and brought fire to bear on the hostile guns with such deadly effect that the crews were put out of action and the guns captured.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
