| Regimental number | 763 |
| Other Names | HAMILTON, Edward William |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer's fitter |
| Address | 22 Octavia Street, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Agnes Louise Bailey, PO, Railway Station, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Anzac Cyclist Battalion, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/2/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Cyclists' Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris near Strazeele on 14 April 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at MONT de MERRIS near STRAZEELE, France, on 14th April, 1918. During a heavy attack Private BAILEY heedless of the heavy barrage passed through and warned the front line posts of a flank attack. At all times during the operations he showed great courage and utter disregard of personal safety and was instrumental in keeping communication with his Company posts during the heavy barrage. At all times he was under direct observation and was subjected to heavy machine gun fire in addition to the barrage fire. His bravery earned for him the greatest admiration of all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette No 191 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Statutory Declaration, 2 August 1918, stated true name to be Edward William HAMILTON. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | See 1105 Edward William Hamilton BAILEY for first period of service. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAILEY Edward William Hamilton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
