| Place of birth | Wunghnu, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | State school teacher |
| Address | Hiawatha PO via West Alberton, South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elsie Ellwood, Hiawatha PO via West Alberton, South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry in action at the Hindenberg Line in command of his Company, at the head of which he was severly wounded duriing the charge, when he held successfully against five enemy counter attacks. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Though severely wounded at the head of his company during a charge, he remained on duty all day, and secured the right flank of his brigade against five enemy counter attacks. His coolness and cheerful personality had a splendid effect upon his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
