Spencer GWYNNE

Regimental number413
Date of birth3 September 1891
Place of birthPort Augusta South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressPort Augusta, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 11"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinFather, A Gwynne, Jolimont, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 October 1914
Place of enlistmentGuildford, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A52 Surada on 17 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 24 December 1916

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 23 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly went to the assistance of his troop officer, whose horse had been killed. He set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Discharge date11 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Wounded in action, 3 May 1918 (gun shot wound, left ankle).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 23 December 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), Perth, 11 April 1919.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No W47851.
SourcesNAA: B2455, GWYNNE Spencer