Regimental number | 286 |
Place of birth | Temora New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 3 Holt Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 41 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Fanny Wilson, 3 Holt Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. At Ville-Sur-Ancre, on the 19 May, 1918, after his platoon commander had been severely wounded, he took charge of the platoon and led them forward, and captured thirty prisoners and three machine guns, besides killing many of the enemy. Again, on 4 July, near Villers-Bretonneux, he was instrumental in the capture of several posts, and himself killed five of the enemy, and later sent back valuable information and prisoners. On reaching the final objective, he remustered his men, and consolidated the position under heavy machine gun and sniping fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Family/military connections | Nephew: [2247] Lt Francis Herbert SEMPLE, 18th Bn, killed in action, 19 May 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |