'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of a forward observation party in an attack which suffered several casualties. When his officer was wounded he dressed his wounds, and, though wounded himself went forward with another officer in the attack. He remained at duty throughout the day repairing and maintaining lines under very heavy fire. He showed splendid courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

'In front of HAMEL - VILLERS BRETONNEUX. On the 9th August 1918, bombardier RAMSDEN was in charge of specialists accompanying the F.O.O. At considerable risk from machine gun and shell fire, he crossed an area in full view of the enemy, and succeeded in establishing communication with his Battery. the telephone line was cut on several occasions, on each of which this N.C.O., without hesitation went out and effected the necessary repairs. By his efforts, at great personal risk, on account of severe machine gun and shell fire, he enabled the F.O.O. to be in almost constant touch with his Battery and thus to support the Infantry at a time when Artillery fire was most required. This N.C.O.'s total disregard of danger, devotion to duty and excellent example are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Regimental number	6504
Place of birth	Melbourne, Victoria
School	State School, Victoria
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Bottler
Address	corner of Mint and Leake Streets, Victoria Park East, Western Australia
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	26
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Ramsden, corner of Mint and Leake Streets, Victoria Park East, Western Australia
Previous military service	Nil
Enlistment date	15 September 1915
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	Australian Stationary Hospital 2, Reinforcement 12
AWM Embarkation Roll number	26/71/2
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on 22 November 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll	Corporal
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular	Died, wounded and broncho-pneumonia. DCM and MM.
Fate	Died of wounds 9 November 1918
Place of death or wounding	Et?rat, France
Date of death	9 November 1918
Age at death	29
Age at death from cemetery records	29
Place of burial	Etretat Churchyard Extension (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 9), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial	18
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records	Parents: Alfred and Elizabeth RAMSDEN, Ascot Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia. Native of Elsternwick, Melbourne
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of a forward observation party in an attack which suffered several casualties. When his officer was wounded he dressed his wounds, and, though wounded himself went forward with another officer in the attack. He remained at duty throughout the day repairing and maintaining lines under very heavy fire. He showed splendid courage and determination.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: 30 August 1918 Military Medal 'In front of HAMEL - VILLERS BRETONNEUX. On the 9th August 1918, bombardier RAMSDEN was in charge of specialists accompanying the F.O.O. At considerable risk from machine gun and shell fire, he crossed an area in full view of the enemy, and succeeded in establishing communication with his Battery. the telephone line was cut on several occasions, on each of which this N.C.O., without hesitation went out and effected the necessary repairs. By his efforts, at great personal risk, on account of severe machine gun and shell fire, he enabled the F.O.O. to be in almost constant touch with his Battery and thus to support the Infantry at a time when Artillery fire was most required. This N.C.O.'s total disregard of danger, devotion to duty and excellent example are deserving of special recognition.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: 23 May 1919
Family/military connections	Brother: Pte Albert Edward Ramsden no. 6366.

Wilfred Harold RAMSDEN