| Regimental number | 718 |
| Place of birth | Smethwick England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Alligater Creek, Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Jane Aldridge, Commoodilly, Caliope, Gladstone, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the whole day of SEPTEMBER 29th 1918, East of RONSSOY, No. 718, Private FRANK ALDRIDGE showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Attached to the most forward Company, which was engaged on an exceedingly difficult and dangerous task in opening up the Blue road immediately in rear of the Infantry, he constantly delivered reconnaissance reports along roads that were swept by artillery and direct machine gun fire, to B.H.Q., thus enabling reports to be expeditiously forwarded to higher authorities. Immediately after ZERO, when the attacking troops had lost most of this Officers, Private ALDRIDGE greatly assisted, by his courageous conduct in organising large parties of American soldiers, and directing them to their most foremost positions. His utter disregard of personal safety, his untiring energy, coolness and courage under trying and adverse conditions is worthy of every recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
