| Regimental number | 713 |
| Place of birth | Collombatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | c/o Mrs. L. Hughes, Frederickton, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. L. Hughes, Frederickton, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A21 Marere on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Immediate) Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of 8th August 1918 in front of HAMEL- VILLERS BRETONNEUX, this N.C.O. was the lead driver of a gun team on the forward section. He showed great coolness and courage by the manner in which he drove his team through heavy fire to and from the gun positions. Later when the wheel horses of his team fell wounded he did splendid work in extricating the maimed horses, assisting to catch, under heavy fire, two horses, harnessing these to his gun limber and driving the nes team to the safety of the rear Battery Wagon Lines. His behaviour throughout the day set a splendid example to the drivers of his team and his courage and devotion to duty are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
