| Regimental number | 594 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stovemaker |
| Address | Wyandra, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Fleet, Wyandra, Bulimba, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Medaille Militaire Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal (Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal ) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded his company with great skill during the consolidation of the final objective. He organized the ammunition supply, and arranged the wiring of the position under intense artillery fire. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Legion d'Honneur: Medaille Militaire (France) 'A member of the original Battalion; wounded at GALLIPOLI 30th May, 1915. Has been through all the fighting in FRANCE. He was noticed for his courageous behaviour and powers of leadership during operations in vicinity of MOUQUET FARM during periods 5th/10th August and 27th/29th August, 1916, and particularly for his determined fighting on the night of 8th/9th August, 1916, in an attack on the enemy trenches when although wounded he remained and materially assisted in repulsing enemy counter attack. He has been previously recommended, but has not received any reward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Medaille Militaire, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
