| Regimental number | 251 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Wallace, Felix Street, Wooloowin, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 251A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack at BEAUREVOIR, near ST. QUENTIN, on 3rd October, 1918, Private WALLACE got his machine gun into action single handed when the remainder of his gun team were casualties, including the gun commander. When the machine gun was put out of action by enemy machine gun fire he attended wounded, collected the gun gear and ammunition over to a neighbouring machine gun which was still in action. This action, which was of great value, necessitated several trips over ground exposed to enemy shell fire and snipers, and the individual initiative and gallantry shown by Private WALLACE was very marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 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
