| Regimental number | 2230 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Address | 10 Royalist Road, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, F W Biden, Lands Department, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. showed great gallantry in laying a telephone cable from Reserve Trench to front line near GUEDECOURT under heavy artillery fire on the night 4th/5th December, 1916. He repaired it twice during the night and improved on it on subsequent nights. In this way communication was obtained and maintained for the first time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
