| Regimental number | 2097 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Club steward |
| Address | 106 Chelmsford Road, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Gliddon, 106 Chelmsford Road, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 88th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Private GLIDDON was particularly conspicuous for his gallantry under heavy enemy fire during the operations near HAMEL on 4th July, 1918, and in the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE from 29th September to 3rd October, 1918. His runs most frequently took him to Platoons in the forward line and have frequently been over open ground subject to heavy Machine Gun and shell fire. This soldier has acted as a Battalion runner since the 21st March, 1917. He took part in the operations at MESSINES, WARNETON, along the SOMME from March, 1918, until the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE. He has throughout proved himself a most reliable runner, with great determination and resource and an utter disregard of personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
