Regimental number | 2451 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | Lovell Street, Young, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. E. McEwart, Lovell Street, Young, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Conspicuous gallantry and daring at Hermies, 13 April 1917 and rendering valuable services. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He personally shot two of the enemy and captured the machine gun they were firing. He set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |