| Regimental number | 2510 |
| Place of birth | Kent England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Gash, Red Lion Hotel, Snodland, Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Fine example of courage and devotion to duty while in temporary command of Company showing able leadership and skill. (East of Ypres 4 October 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his companyand handled it in a most skilful manner in an attack. Always amongst his men he was able to dig out several who were buried by shells, and during five days in the line, under the heaviest of barrages, his conduct and example were an inspiration to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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