Regimental number | 329 |
Place of birth | Toorak Victoria |
Other Names | Gaston H REDE, Paston H |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station overseer |
Address | c/o J M Nankivell, Washington Street, Toorak, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Mrs M G Rede, Williams Road, Toorak, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He led his men with great dash in the occupation of a hill, and though overwhelmed by numbers several times, he charged into the enemy with fixed bayonets, hol;ding them at bay. His prompt action, bold initiative, and courageous example to his men were of great value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |