| Regimental number | 1316 |
| Place of birth | Balaklava, South Australia |
| Other Names | Wilfred |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Blacksmith striker |
| Address | Balaklava, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Annie Mariott, Balakleva, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty in operations before Lihons on 10-12 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Wilford spelt Wilfred |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty in operations before LIHONS on 10/12th August, 1918. L/Cpl. BUSBRIDGE fought with great determination throughout and was one of the few men left in a post which, although greatly outnumbered, held up the enemy attack for nearly an hour until reinforcements restored the situation. This N.C.O. set a fine example and greatly inspired the men of his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
