1894
Born at Yan Yean, VIC
9/8/1915
Enlisted in the AIF, 12th Reinforcements, 6th Battalion, aged 21
23/11/1915
Embarked aboard the HMAT A40 Ceramic
22/2/1916
TOS 6th Battalion
15/3/1916
Promoted to Lance Corporal
25/3/1916
Embarked from Alexandria, Egypt
30/3/1916
Disembarked at Marseilles, France
23/5/1916
Promoted to Corporal
27/7/1916
Wounded in action during the
Battle of Pozieres - gunshot wound to the ear - admitted to 1
st Canadian General Hospital
30/7/1916
Discharged to Base Details
12/10/1916
Admitted to Dressing Station - dental
24/10/1916
Admitted to 4th Stationary Hospital, France
6/2/1917
Ordered to report to the 4th Officer Cadet Battalion
31/5/1917
Appointed Second Lieutenant
1/7/1917
Rejoined unit in France
6/12/1917
Promoted to Lieutenant
28/3/1918
Awarded the Military Cross