| Regimental number | 448 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bridgewater, Tasmania |
| Other Names | MASON, Walter Dudly |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | New Norfolk, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Mason, 7 Brisbane Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served in the 26th Australian Light Horse for 2.6 years. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | S/SMITH |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *second given name is Dudley |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Proceeded to Gallipoli from Egypt, 9 May 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, Egypt, with Regular Transport, 19 May 1915. Taken on strength, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, and proceeded to Western Frontier, 29 December 1915. Admitted to 26th Casualty Clearing Station, 27 April 1917; transferred to 24th Stationary Hospital, Cairo, 29 April 1917; to 14th Australian General Hospital, Abbassia, 29 April 1917 (tonsillitis). Taken on strength, 1st Light Horse Regiment, from Convalescent Depot, 17 May 1917. Transferred to 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 13 July 1917. Wounded in action, 3 November 1917 (gun shot wound, leg); admitted to 24th Stationary Hospital, 6 November 1917; to 14th Australian General Hospital, Abbassia, 7 November 1917; reported seriously ill, 10 November 1917; removed from serious list, 13 November 1917. Invalided to Australia on board 'Ulyssess' from Suez, 15 February 1918 (multiple shell wounds, right leg); disembarked Melbourne, 18 March 1918, for onward travel by steamer to Hobart; discharged, 3 September 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
