| Regimental number | 876 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | South Sassafras, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Allan Gilmour, South Sassafras, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 29/30 August, 1918, near Clery. When his platoon commander was wounded he took command, and kept the men steady in spite of heavy machine gun fire and shelling. Later, when all his company officers were killed, or wounded, he reorganized the company and successfully repulsed two counter attacks. Although cut off from battalion headquarters he got into communication by lamp, sticking to his post with great determination until an officer could be sent up.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action near LE CATELET ON 30th September 1918. As a patrol leader, he continually worked far in advance of our own troops and kept constant touch with the enemy under heavy and continuous machine gun and rifle fire. By his splendid leadership, initiative and skilful use of his patrol, he obtained and sent back very valuable information. His conduct under extremely difficult circumstances was a magnificent example of determination and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
