Regimental number | 7602 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | West Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, C Medcalf, 449 Elizabeth Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near ASCENSION WOOD on 18th September 1918. This man displayed great courage and dash. When the enemy second line was reached he was one of the first to jump into the trench and push along to the left. He encountered several of the enemy who were attempting to place a barricade across part of the trench. under cover of the intense darkness and rain he jumped out of the trench, worked his way carefully along the top and was able to drop several bombs right in amongst the enemy before they knew of his presence. He accounted for six, five being killed with the bombs, one he shot as he attempted to escape. He is at all times a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |