Edward David HALL

Regimental number1099
Place of birthNewcastle-On-Tyne England
ReligionProtestant
OccupationCarpenter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Hall, 77 Carlton Street, Newcastle on Tyne, England
Enlistment date9 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 29 September 1917

FateDischarged 19 August 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 26th September, 1917, prior to and during the attack near ZONNEBEKE, Sergeant HALL showed great bravery and determination in charge of patrols and carrying parties. While carrying S.A.A. forward to the 2nd Objective his men came under a sudden burst of shell fire and scattered. HALL, with great coolness and personal risk, collected and rallied his men and eventually succeeded in getting the ammunition to the front line, from where he brought back several severely wounded men to the R.A.P. By his personal bravery and cheerfulness, HALL set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal