Regimental number | 5837 |
Place of birth | Petersburg South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Blackwall PO, Woy Woy, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Hilda Mansbridge, Blackwall PO, Woy Woy, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Anvil Wood near Peronne on 31 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on ANVIL WOOD, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918 an enemy machine gun post was causing casualties to the company. Lance Corporal PASSLOW with Privates MANSBRIDGE and HEPENSTALL moved to the flank of their company and rushed the post, killing the garrison and capturing the gun. They held the position until ordered to withdraw. Their dash and courage materially towards the success of the operation and saved casualties to the rest of the party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Newcastle Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium |