Regimental number | 731 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Berry Street, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Johanna Chambers, Berry Street, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Work near Reinecourt on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the advance of 9th August, 1918 towards RAINECOURT, East of AMIENS, this N.C.O. was acting as C.S.M. of his Company. Shortly after the jump off only one officer was left with his Company. He rendered great assistance by personal effort dash and example in organising and leading his Company. The tanks were well in front of his Company and signalled "Come on". In spite of exceptionally heavy fire from Machine Guns anti-tank guns and artillery, Sergeant CHAMBERS dashed forward at the head of a large party and dislodged two Machine Gun posts which were causing casualties. he showed utter disregard to personal safety during consolidation, at a stage when encouragement and example were most essential to hold the men together.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front GWF Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |