Regimental number | 185 |
Place of birth | Moe Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Moe, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, C.J. Seager, Royal Exchange, King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 30 September, 1918, at Kaukab, when the squadron was the first wave of a mounted attack against enemy infantry and machine guns. This sergeant, acting as troop leader, led his troop with great dash and vigour, setting a fine example of determination and daring to all ranks, resulting in the capture of many prisoners and machine guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |