| Regimental number | 1756 |
| Place of birth | Combaning New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 121 Denison Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Penfold, Barmedman, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917.' Recommendation date: Mention in Corps Routine Orders Recommendation date: |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | two on n.r. - can't tell which one |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 20th September, 1917 near WESTHOEK RIDGE a shell burst in the gun position wounding the N.C.O. in charge and killing and wounding all but Private PENFOLD and one other. Although slightly wounded he dug out his comrades, moved the gun to an alternative position, showing excellent judgment in his selection, and opened fire on the enemy who were massing for a counter attack. This done, Private PENFOLD reported the occurrence to his section officer and carried on with the remaining man until assistance arrived.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal, Military Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 49 |
| Place of burial | Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
