'When his company was approaching the objective during the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE, on 31st August, 1918, this N.C.Os platoon was held up to severe enemy machine gun fire from the direct front. He immediately gathered a few men and bringing constant hosing fire on the enemy with his Lewis gun, led the attack on the position and captured the gun with 5 prisoners. By his marked gallantry and coolness and his skilful and accurate use of his Lewis gun, a dangerous obstacle was overcome, and the remainder of his platoon was enabled to move forward without casualties. His courage and cheerfulness throughout the attack were a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Regimental number	5139
Place of birth	Moruya New South Wales
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Gardener
Address	'Queenscliffe', Waratah Street, Katoomba, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	37
Next of kin	Sister, Mrs M Oliver, 'Queenscliffe', Waratah Street, Katoomba, New South Wales
Enlistment date	1 February 1916
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	19th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/36/2
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 5 July 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll	18th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Military Medal Work at Mont St.Quentin on 31 August 1918. Recommendation date: 7 September 1918
Fate	Returned to Australia 9 July 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'When his company was approaching the objective during the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE, on 31st August, 1918, this N.C.Os platoon was held up to severe enemy machine gun fire from the direct front. He immediately gathered a few men and bringing constant hosing fire on the enemy with his Lewis gun, led the attack on the position and captured the gun with 5 prisoners. By his marked gallantry and coolness and his skilful and accurate use of his Lewis gun, a dangerous obstacle was overcome, and the remainder of his platoon was enabled to move forward without casualties. His courage and cheerfulness throughout the attack were a fine example to his men.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: 10 October 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Edwin KNOX