| Regimental number | 744 |
| Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Bearer, Qatb |
| Address | Yundah Street, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Bonham, Yundah Street, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Gallant action under shell fire, in that, on the morning of the 25th April, 1917, in the front line trenches near TORNONTO AVENUE, when Lance Corporal VIAL of the 43rd Battalion was wounded, Private Walter Mansfield BONHAM, stretcher bearer, 3rd Australian Pioneer Battalion, assisted to carry the wounded man over the top, in full view of the enemy, owing to the AVENUE being blown in. The act displayed faithful devotion to duty, and was a fine example of manly courage and bravery under most trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
