William Edward INGLIS

Regimental number6276
Place of birthBoyup Brook Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressBoyup Brook, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, James Inglis, Boyup Brook, Western Australia
Enlistment date6 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 13 October 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'This N.C.O. is brought to notice for his gallant conduct during the operations near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. During the attack he displayed great courage and excellent powers of leadership. On reaching the Red Line, he at once went forward with his Lewis gun, very close under our own barrage, and took up a position to cover his Company during the period of consolidation. Having his own gun team in position, he then, despite the heavy fire being maintained by the enemy at the time, voluntarily assisted in establishing positions for lll the other Lewis guns of the Company. During the whole operation, his great gallantry and fearlessness were an inspiring example to all ranks. He is strongly recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal