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 |