| Regimental number | 2693 |
| Place of birth | Stawell Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Elmhurst, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Meadows, Elmhurst PO, Elmhurst, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations East of VILLE-sur-ANCRE, South West of ALBERT on the night of 3rd/4th July 1918. Private MEADOWS did splendid work as a scout. With another man he captured a machine gun post, killing four of the enemy. When the objective was taken he covered the Lewis gun patrol sent forward whilst the objective was being consolidated. He set a fine example of coolness and courage to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
