Regimental number | 735 |
Place of birth | Donald Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Watchem PO, Watchem, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, J Walder, Watchem PO, Watchem, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, F Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, in command of a platoon after his officer has become a casualty. Although wounded, he remained with his platoon for five hours, until the completion of the track between two strong points.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |