| Regimental number | 711 |
| Place of birth | Prahran, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 19 Athol Street, Prahran, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Engel, 19 Athol Street, Prahran, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry as a runner during the attack on the Hindenburg Line in repeatedly crossing heavy enemy barrages with messages and orders with remarkable regularity and speed.; Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Work at Mont St. Quentin on 1 September 1918. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as runners during the attack on the Hindenburg Line on 3rd May 1917 in repeatedly crossing heavy enemy barrages with messages and orders with remarkable regularity and speed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During the capture of MT. ST. QUENTIN on 1st September, 1918, this man acted as Company Runner. Through intense machine gun and artillery fire he carried messages to and from Battalion Headquarters. he voluntarily crossed the open under heavy fire to an isolated part of the unit and obtained valuable information for his Officer Commanding. During the afternoon, at the mopping-up of MT. ST. QUENTIN he was invaluable, continually carrying messages under the severest conditions. His energy, fearlessness, and devotion to duty furnished a splendid example and was of great value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
