| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | University student |
| Address | Alma Street, Pymble, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Alfred Gilder, 7 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his company forward in an attack. Finding his left flank enfiladed he made a personal reconnaissance, and, though blown up on two occasions by shells, succeeded in organizing a party and closing the exposed flank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
