Regimental number | 3674 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | Maryborough, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Lee, Tuaggra Street, Maryborough, Victoria |
Previous military service | 3rd Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 58th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Ormonde on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommended in connection with the New Years Honours Gazette by H.E. Elliott, Brig-General, Commanding 15th Australian Infantry Brigade |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations N.E. of Bellicourt between 29 September - 1 October 1918. This man volunteered to go out in daylight under intense shell and machine gun fire to bring in a wounded man who was lying out in an exposed position. On the way out Private Lee was blown up by a shell and wounded in the thigh but continued on and brought the wounded man back safely. Although again wounded Private Lee refused to leave his post until ordered to do so. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Served 964 days (862 days spent abroad) Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 69 |
Place of burial | Mildura, Victoria |