| Regimental number | 3842 |
| Place of birth | Lancashire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | State Savings Bank, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Peter Maddock, Shaw Street, Culcheth, Warrington, Lancashire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Allotted to and proceeded to join 46th Bn, 16 March 1916; joined 46th Bn, Tel el Kebir, 17 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria, 28 May 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 10 June 1916. Found guilty, 9 August 1916, of overstaying leave from 2400, 6 August, until 2200, 9 August 1916: awarded forfeiture of 3 days' pay, and forfeited an additional 3 days' pay under Royal Warrant. Proceeded overseas to France, 1 December 1916; taken on strength, 4th Divisional Ammunition Column, 13 December 1916. Appointed Shoeing Smith, 14 December 1916. Appointed Driver, 13 February 1917. Admitted to 6th Field Ambulance, 11 March 1917 (scabies), and transferred to scabies hospital; rejoined unit, in the field, 24 March 1917. On leave (date not recorded); rejoined unit from leave, 21 September 1917. Transferred to 10th Field Artillery Brigade, and posted to 38th Battery, 4 December 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 8 October 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 30 October 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 4 March 1919; disembarked Weymouth, 14 March 1919, and marched in to No 4 Command Depot, Hurdcott. Found guilty, 11 April 1919, of being absent without leave 3-9 April 1919: awarded forfeiture 15 days' pay; total forfeiture: 22 days' pay. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'China', 1 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 8 June 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 31 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MADDOCK Bertram |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
