| Regimental number | 1797 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mason |
| Address | Gawler, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Adelaide Maud Pauline Ayling, Moore Street, Gawler, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1797A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Bouchavesnes on 31 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Roadwood on 31 August, 1918. He commanded the platoon, and led his men through the northern part of the wood, inflicting severe casualties, and capturing many prisoners. On clearing the wood, he overcame strenuous machine gun opposition by skilful use of his Lewis guns and rifle grenades, and reached his objective.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Place of burial | Willaston Cemetery, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
