| Regimental number | 803 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Eleanora Hotel, Hillgrove, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Edward Cherry, Eleanora Hotel, Hillgrove, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A23 Suffolk on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Excellent work on patrols and wiring parties and devotion to duty (Ypres). Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Excellent work on patrol and wiring parties in Ypres Sector, and devotion to duty. Awarded, and promulgated, 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Medal Great courage and vcaluable services rendered. (Hermies 9 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERMIES on 9th April 1917 for gallantry in action. Throughout the operation he showed great courage and set a fine example of devotiion to duty to his men. When the right Company was held up, he rendered valuable assistance by attacking the enemy's flank. Whilst the work of consolidation was in progress he proved a tower of strength to his Platoon Commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1328 Pte Frederick Robert CHERRY, Australian Army Medical Corps Details, returned to Australia, 5 April 1918. |
| 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
