| Regimental number | 2105 |
| Place of birth | Minto New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 120 Wellington Street, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Austin, 120 Wellington Street, Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry during an enemy attack on Noreuil when, as a Company Runner, he carried messages through heavy fire, thus assisting greatly in the handling of the Company resisting a strong flank attack. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during an enemy attack on 15th April against NOREUIL. He was a Company Runner, and as such, when the situation on the right flank was most critical and the position was under direct enemy enfilade Machine Gun and rifle fire, he carried messages backwards and forwards twice from Company Headquarters to the threatened flank, thus assisting greatly in the handling of the Company resisting a strong enemy flank attack. His coolness under very trying conditions was a great example to all who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
