Regimental number | 671 |
Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 384 Napier Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, George Gaskell, 384 Napier Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
Previous military service | 16th AASC |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | Divisional Train, No 3 Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and leadership. He made several daring reconnaissance with small parties, and, his patrols during one morning were responsible for the capture of one officer and thirty one other ranks, besides three machine guns. He did splendid service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |