| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
