| Regimental number | 3123 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | Noakes Lyceum, Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.5 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 117 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Harry Gadd, Clay Street, West Ipswich, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3122 Pte Arthur Ernest GADD, 54th Bn, killed in action, 16 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 16 October 1917 (exhaustion). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orita', 23 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 16 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q225720. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 93 |
| Place of burial | Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GADD Herbert James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
