| Regimental number | 2774 |
| Place of birth | Bega New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Rocky Point Road, Arncliffe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Fenton, Rocky Point Road, Arncliffe, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 7th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Kit Store |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Peronne on 31 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the construction of a footbridge across the Somme, at Halle, on the 31 August, 1918. The locality was heavily shelled, and his party driven off; but under his leadership returned again and again, until the work was completed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
