| Place of birth | Dugandan Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Tingalpa, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M K Finter, State School, Tingalpa, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Devotion to duty and valuable services while in charge of dump. (Near Le Barque 24-26 February 1917). Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Cross Valuable services in re-organising carrying parties, showing conspicuous courage and determination, and setting splendid example. ( Hooge 20 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the other officers of his company became casualties he organized the company, which was supplying carrying parties, and succeeded in keeping the forward area supplied. He personally led parties through heavy barrages with utter contempt of danger. Later, he took over part of the front line, and consolidated the position. His example throughout the operations was splendid and greatly contributed to the success achieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
