| Regimental number | 10229 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Other Names | ABERCROMBIE |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 44 Chatsworth Road, East Prahran, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Abercromby, 'Eltham', Northcote Terrace, Medindie, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 2, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Work at Ribemont on 24 April 1918 and at Villers-Bretonneux on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man has been a member of the Battery since its formation and has never been away. He has fought in every engagement in which the Battery has taken part and has displayed noticeable bravery and ability. He has been brought to notice on several occasions for the care and attention devoted by him to the personnel and horses of his sub-section. Whilst the Battery was heavily shelled at RIBEMONT on 24th April 1918 he was brought to notice for his determination and coolness. On 8th August 1918 at VILLERS BRETTONEUX when the Battery was firing in the barrage it was subjected to heavy hostile fire: half his gun crew were wounded and he himself was wounded in the mouth and the next detachment wiped out. He kept his gun in action with the remainder of his crew under heavy fire showing great bravery and determination and fired the barrage throughout. He is an excellent soldier, well disciplined, gallant and very devoted to those in his charge.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 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
