1891

Born in Collingwood, VIC

31/7/1915

Enlisted in the AIF, 11^th Reinforcements, 8^th Battalion, aged 23

11/10/1915

Embarked aboard the HMAT A71 Nestor

Disembarked in Egypt

22/2/1916

Transferred to the 6^th Battalion

25/3/1916

Embarked from Alexandria, Egypt

30/3/1916

Disembarked at Marseilles, France

3/5/1916

Accidentally shot himself in the foot while cleaning his rifle

4/5/1916

Court of enquiry - opinion that it was accidental resulting from carelessness and neglect

6/5/1916

Admitted to hospital - Boescheyse

12/6/1916

Charged with neglect to the prejudice of good order and military discipline (self-inflicted wound) - found not guilty

16/6/1916

Transferred to hospital in England

18/12/1916

Rejoined unit in the field

13/8/1917

Promoted to Lance Corporal

4/10/1917

Wounded in action during the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge - admitted to No. 64 Field Ambulance - gunshot wound both legs amputated

5/10/1917

Died of wounds at No. 41 Casualty Clearing Station

Buried at Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, France - plot 1 row L grave 12