| Regimental number | 1147 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | West Melbourne, Victoria |
| True Name | WALLACE, Gordon Murray |
| Other Names | Gordon Murray |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 80 Molesworth Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Next of kin | John Morton Wallace, 80 Molesworth Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leaving cover with a Sergeant, under very heavy shell fire, and extinguishing two large ammunition dumps which were burning and exploding close to his battery. This gallant and timely action furnished a most inspiring example to the men of the battery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WALLACE Gordon |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
