| Regimental number | 3025 |
| Place of birth | Granya Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | 61 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, Johanna Giles, 61 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work on 30 September 1917 near Birr Cross Roads (Near Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Driver Giles was sent out on the night of the 30th September, 1917, as one of the drivers of a six horse team carrying R.E. stores to a forward area. After delivering stores and while on the home route in the vicinity of Birr Cross Roads (near Ypres), the team was caught in an enemy barrage. One shell killed three horses and seriously wounded two drivers. Driver Giles although wounded in three places, succeeded in extricating the team, bringing aid to the wounded drivers, and then alone brought the wagon home, with two mules, one of which was injured. He also tied a third mule (wounded) behind the wagon. It was not until after he had arrived at the Company horse lines and secured his horses that he was attended to. He has since been evacuated.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
