Regimental number | 1579 |
Place of birth | Lismore New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Firth Street, Arncliffe, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Brother, C E Seccombe, Firth Street, Arncliffe, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, H Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. By his complete disregard for his own safety and fine example to his men he did much towards successfully holding a captured position, which he had taken and consolidated, with the platoon he commanded when its officer had become a casualty. He repelled three strong counter attacks, and, though wounded in the face, he remained on duty till relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Date of death |