| Regimental number | 248 |
| Place of birth | Cumberland New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Billyard Avenue, Wahroonga, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, George W Kershaw, Billyard Avenue, Wahroonga, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | SUS |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 5, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/10/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. Though early wounded, he brought his two guns forward to a good position, and continued to do good work with them until obliged by his wound to hand over and go to the regimental post. He showed great pluck and coolness.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
