| Regimental number | 1927 |
| Place of birth | Shepparton, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Shepparton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, W D Castle, Shepparton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On morning of 11th April, 1917 near BULLECOURT Castle, who is a Company Cook remained at his Cookhouse in Aviondale Valley and immediately the wounded came through he served all men with tea or cocoa. This particular position was subjected to a most severe artillery bombardment but Castle stood by his fire and continued serving drinks to all men who needed it. His conduct was most meritorious and worthy of some consideration. he is recommended for highly meritorious conduct.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 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
