William Thomas GASH

Regimental number2510
Place of birthKent England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTraveller
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, W Gash, Red Lion Hotel, Snodland, Kent, England
Enlistment date23 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll5th 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: 11 October 1917

FateEffective 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: 30 August 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal