| Regimental number | 5788 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Pastrycook |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C E Farnington, 24 Hughes Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Conspicuousact of gallantry, setting fine example to men, East of Ypres on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the consolidation of a captured position, his company was suffering heavy casualties from a machine gun in a strong point about 100 yards ahead. He went forward, rushed the positiion single handed, and captured the machine gun and nine prisoners. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
