| Regimental number | 2442 |
| Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, H W Geldard, Armidale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While in support his company came under heavy shell fire and suffered casualties. Assisted by a N.C.O. he worked continuously for ten hours digging out buried men and assisting the wounded. During the whole time he exposed himself to heavy shell fire, and showed an utter contempt of danger. He set a splendid example to his men, and saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4789 Pte William Henry GELDARD, 56th Bn, killed in action, 20 July 1917. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
