| Regimental number | 2362 |
| Place of birth | Kogarah New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Oak Hill, Hill Top, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Eldridge, Oak Hill, Hill Top, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous courage in handling his Lewis Guns with great judgement and in saving ammunition to carying on with, also in assisting the wounded. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when under heavy fire he attacked and silenced an enemy machine gun and salvaged panniers and ammunition in the enemy wire. He also led several parties in search of wounded. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When under heavy fire he attacked and silenced an enemy machine gun, handling his Lewis gun with great effect. He showed total disregard for his personal safety in crawling for four hours in the enemy's wire, salving panniers and ammunition for his own guns. He also led several parties through the enemy's wire in search of wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
