Regimental number | 137 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farrier |
Address | Napier Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 42 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A Salmond, Napier Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Shoeing Smith |
Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Frederick Christian |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When acting as troop leader in an important reconnaissance, his tro9op was heavily attacked by a strong enemy force. Realizing that it was essential to hold ground, he took up a position of great tactical advantage, and, though subjected to heavy shell, machine gun, and rifle fire, held his ground for five hours until the remainder of his squadron returned. He displayed marked gallantry, initiative and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Date of death |