| Regimental number | 1942 |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Uma Street, St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Oldfield, Uma Street, St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Herleville on 18 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS on 18th August during the attack this man was No. 1 on a Lewis Gun. When the barrage opened he had his gun and crew in a post in our original front line. Observing that the left portion of the advance was being subjected to heavy Machine Gun fire from his front, he ran forward with his gun and brought it into action. His work in engaging these hostile guns drew much retaliatory fire upon himself and his crew and undoubtedly saved many casualties in our advancing waves. He remained in this exposed position throughout the day setting a splendid example of daring. His prompt initiative in bringing his gun into action from this quarter gave most valuable results.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
