| Regimental number | 408 |
| Place of birth | Nhill Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Rockley Street, Nhill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W G Gunn, Rockley Street, Nhill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded) Conspicuous courage and audacity inspiring men of his Platoon and rendering valuable services. (East of Ypres 4 October 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Nieppe-Bois (Rue-Du-Bois) British Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 14), Vieux-Berquin, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 53 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Annie GUNN, Fernleigh, Nhill, Victoria |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For consp;icuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He took command of his platoon when his officer became a casualty, and during the advance encountered a party of the enemy assembling for an attack. He rushed forward, firing his rifle, and the enemy fell back to a concrete dug out, where they held up the advance by machine gun fire. He attacked and silenced the machine gun, capturing the entire crew. His courage set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 867 Corporal William Henry Gunn, Australian Army Service Corps, Motor Transport Section, returned to Australia, 3 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
