| Regimental number | 4509 |
| Place of birth | Empire Vale New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Royal Hotel, Maryborough, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Sladen, Wardell, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK RIDGE near YPRES 20th September 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when acting in the capacity of Battalion Runner. His disregard for personal safety, while unhesitatingly passing through heavy shell fire, was beyond all praise. By his thorough good work in the delivery of despatches, higher formations were kept well informed in regard to the position of his Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 3485 Pte Alfred James SLADEN, 15th Bn, died of wounds, 19 September 1918; 1514 Driver Arthur Henry SLADEN, 4th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 5 April 1919; 1780 Driver Frederick Thomas SLADEN, 4th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 9 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | North Rockhampton Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
