| Regimental number | 321 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Postal official |
| Address | 116 Denison Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mrs. E. Finlayson, 116 Denison Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. On 14th July, 1918, during enemy attack on MUSALLABEH SALIENT, he was Signals Corporal at MASKERAH, which Post was isolated and had its communications cut by the enemy. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he went out under very heavy shell fire, and repaired telephone line connecting the post with Second Brigade gaining touch with them. When day broke, he set up a ... station under heavy shell and rifle fire in the open thus obtaining touch with 1st Brigade, which could not have been obtained otherwise. He has done consistently good work in the field from and including GALLIPOLI.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Middle East Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, kiBritish War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
