| Regimental number | 1266 |
| Place of birth | Cootamundra New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wheeler |
| Address | Cornish Row, Minmi, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, A George Tilden, Cornish Row, Minmi, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME, east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. During the attack on ACCROCHE WOOD and afterwards Lance Corporal TILDEN displayed great personal bravery and devotion to duty in mopping up dugouts and securing prisoners. He was in charge of a Lewis Gun Section and handled it with great skill. He arrived on the final objective with his Section intact right under the barrage. He captured in small parties 20 prisoners after heavy fighting. His was a very fine example of determined leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
