| Regimental number | 78 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Address | 627 Bourke Street, Moore park, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | R. Climpson, 627 Bourke Street, Moore Park, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 16th Signal Troop Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to MM Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Corporal CLIMPSON displayed bravery and endurance on the 31st August, 1916, near POZIERES when he and a sapper repaired telephone wires for thirteen hours under heavy shell fire. This N.C.O. also did exceptionally good work during the 36 hours continuous bombardment which proceeded the German counter attacks at POZIERES on 7th August, 1916. During the whole time the Brigade was in action, this N.C.O. commanded his telephone detachment with conspicuous ability and contributed greatly to the maintenance of good communication.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'At BULLECOURT on 10th, 11th and 12th April 1917, for conspicuous good work and steadfast devotion to duty prior to and during the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE. This Non Commissioned Officer was in charge of the linesmen at the advanced Brigade Exchange situated in the Railway embankment south East of BULLECOURT and was responsible for the maintenance of communications from Battalions to Brigade Headquarters. Through his efforts this was kept up almost continuously under heavy enemy barrage and though wounded, he remained at his post until the retirement was completed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night counter attack, this officer was in charge of the brigade forward party. All communiations had to be improvised in a very short time, and this was accomplished by the energy with which he led his party of linesmen. While the attack was in progress lines were laid under incessant fire, and maintained almost continuously throughout the attack and for the two following days, thanks to his untiring efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
