Regimental number | 1607 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Patterson Street, Mount Morgan, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Brother, Alfred Pedley, Cheapside Street, Maribyrnong, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (awarded) 'For conspicuous gallantry and marked devotion to duty, also fine leadership, assisting greatly in the successs of the operation.' (East of Ypres) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and marked devotion to duty during the recent operations at PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE, East of YPRES. In an attack on a post occupied by the enemy, Corporal PEDLEY showed fine leadership and handled his men with great skill and coolness. During the operation he was wounded but carried on with his men until the post was captured. The fortitude of this N.C.O., and his leadership, were in a large measure responsible for the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |