| Regimental number | 37 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 605 Havelock Street, Ballarat North, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mr J Finlayson, 605 Havelock Street, Ballarat North, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches (Awarded) Conspicuous ability and devotion to duty for period February-September 1917. Splendid courage in carrying out work of establishing and maintaining communications under fire. Recommendation date: Military Cross Work from 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918 especially during Ypres opertaions. Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Work at Herleville Wood on 23 August 1918. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
