| Regimental number | 4560 |
| Place of birth | Palmer South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Palmer, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 17 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emilie Mengersen, Palmer, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal ' For conpicyous gallantry and devtion to duty. This N.C.O. in charge of a fighting patrol of fifteen men, led them out under heavy barrage to clear a troublesome re-entrant. The patrol was engaged by machine gun fire from both flanks and the right rear. Organizing small bombing parties, he attacked and silenced three guns and held on for 3 1/2 hours until ordered to with draw. He set a splendid example of courage and coolness'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 554 Pte Charles Herman MENGERSEN, Australian Motor Transport Section, returned to Australia, 23 December 1919; [1609] Lt Herman Edgar MENGERSEN 25th Bn, died of wounds, 22 September 1917; |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
