| Regimental number | 18435 |
| Place of birth | Ealing England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Pine Road, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Chegwyn, Pine Road, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 25 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 31st August 1918, near CLERY, the 25th Battery was heavily shelled by a 5.9" Howitzer whilst firing a barrage. Although in the centre of the shelled area, Sergeant CHEGWYN kept his gun in action until a shell exploding at the gun, killed two of his detachment and wounded a third. This Non Commissioned Officer continued his task until another shell passing through the Ammunition Wagon close by, put his gun out of action. He then obtained stretchers and gave valuable assistance in removing the wounded men out of danger. His splendid coolness was a fine example to all around him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |