| Regimental number | 9990 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Address | 'Kinross', Union Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J Sinclair, 'Kinross', Union Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Artillery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 27/7/17 near YPRES, the 114th How. Battery Position at I.7.b.3.8. was heavily shelled by enemy 6.9" Hows., and the ammunition dump immediately adjoining the Battery set on fire. in spite of the heavy enemy bombardment, and the continual bursting of our own 4.5" H.E. and Gas shell, No. 9990 Sergeant W. SINCLAIR immediately proceeded to extinguish the fire, and continued at his self-imposed task until ordered to desist by his Battery Commander. His initiative and coolness was a magnificent example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 0 Date: Military Cross 'During the operations on 29th September 1918, in front of Belicourt, he, whilst in charge of a forward section suddenly encountered heavy artillery fire and machine gun fire from an enemy position, causing several casualties. He located his hostile battery and neutralized it, during the advance of some tanks. Although wounded on coming into action, he showed great dash and complete disregard of personal safety throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
