| Regimental number | 4505 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Murgon, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Heading, Murgon, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | RSM |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great courage and determination in an attack, and when all the officers of three companies became casualties he took charge, connected his flanks, and showed a thorough grasp of the situation. His work was of great value to his battalion.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Military Medal 'At DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT 5th April 1918, when his officer was killed he took charge of the platoon and showed exceptional ability in the handling of same. When his flank was in danger he immediately made dispositions to meet the occasion and showed utter disregard of danger in placing his men. When all the platoon Lewis Gunners were casualties he manned the gun and crawling forward to dangerous position continued to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy until the gun was blown out. By his scouting and patrolling he gained valuable information and established complete control of "No Man's Land". His work during the whole operations was of an exceptionally high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Private Alfred Vaughan HEADING, Regimental No. 6129, 25th Battalion, killed in action 15 April 1918 Dernancourt, France |
| 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
