Regimental number | 2123 |
Other Names | John Lenthall |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Printer |
Address | Goodwood Road, Goodwood, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Bridgland, Goodwood Road, Goodwood, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2123A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the taking of MONT ST. QUENTIN on 1st September, 1918, these two men [BRIDGLAND and 4506 L.G. MEACHAM] were acting as No. 1 of Machine Guns and showed determination and initiative in the use of their weapons. Under intense fire from Machine Guns and Minnenwerfers, these men worked their way round to the flanks of an enemy Machine Gun nest, which was holding up our infantry and causing many casualties. They suddenly opened fire on the enemy from close range and silenced the gun, although their exposed position drew a heavy fire upon them. This operation was carried out without regard to personal danger and, by bravely sticking to their position, they enabled the infantry to reorganise the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |