Regimental number | 1279 |
Place of birth | Mosman New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Telephone mechanic |
Address | 36 Redan Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Frederick Titchen, 36 Redan Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 22nd/23rd September, 1917 when the buried cable to Brigade Headquarters was broken by a heavy barrage forward of BELLEWARDE RIDGE, Lance Corporal TITCHEN proceeded to the break, and although working in the dark, and exposed to the barrage throughout he worked on the fault until communication was restored. He was partially gassed with mustard gas, but remained at his post until the Division was relieved, thus giving a fine exhibition of determination in the face of extraordinary difficulties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |