| Regimental number | 2856 |
| Place of birth | West Hartlepool England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Hurleston Street, Petersburg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Ellis, Hurleston Street, Petersburg, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous good service and devotion to duty during the period 25th February - to 17th September 1918. As despatch runner he has carried out his duties, often under shell fire and most adverse conditions, with great zeal and determination. His excellent work has been most consistent and of great value to his Unit throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
