'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Lihons, 11 August 1918, in charge of a platoon on the right. When the objective was reached he found a defensive flank as the unit on his right had not got up. The enemy then counter attacked in front, and as his platoon was very weak he let them come into the trench, when each man threw his one remaining bomb, and then rushed in with the bayonet, completely surprising the enemy, and restoring the situation. He handled his men with fine judgment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Regimental number	165
Religion	Presbyterian
Occupation	Labourer
Address	1 York Street,Ballarat East, Victoria
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	19
Next of kin	Elizabeth Chan, 1 York Street, Ballarat East, Victoria
Enlistment date	17 August 1914
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	8th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/25/1
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll	Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll	8th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: 17 August 1918
Fate	Returned to Australia 1 November 1918
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Lihons, 11 August 1918, in charge of a platoon on the right. When the objective was reached he found a defensive flank as the unit on his right had not got up. The enemy then counter attacked in front, and as his platoon was very weak he let them come into the trench, when each man threw his one remaining bomb, and then rushed in with the bayonet, completely surprising the enemy, and restoring the situation. He handled his men with fine judgment.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: 3 June 1919

Albert Victor CHAN