Robert WHIDDON

Regimental number2043
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address32 Swanston Street, Erskineville, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinUncle, H Mills, 32 Swanston Street, Erskineville, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the advance on the morning of 19th instant near MORLANCOURT, as soon as he saw his platoon Commander killed, dashed out from the leading wave and bombed the post from which four of the enemy were firing. he displayed splendid pluck and initiative and set a high example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Date of death28 August 1954
Place of burialWoronora Crematorium