| Regimental number | 4180 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Assistant |
| Address | 10 Hillside Crescent, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W F Cato, 10 Hillside Crescent, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Harbonnieres on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near HARBONNIERES East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 9th August 1918. This N.C.O. advanced with the Regimental Aid Post immediately behind the companies and performed his duties under heavy shell and machine gun fire with a courage and coolness that was an example to all around him. When the Regimental Aid Post was relieved of duty by the Battalion Commander, other Divisions having passed through the 5th Division, Corporal CATO continued to attend to their wounded, dressing and tending them until the area was clear of wounded. His work has always been of a very high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
