Regimental number | 1657 |
Other Names | Herbert Medway |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Herbert Shepherdson, Carrington Field, Stockport, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded his platoon in an isolated post with such dash that he drove offf a strong attack. Although shot in the chest he continued to lead his men, and refused to leave until he had evacuated the casualties and reorganized the defence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |