| Regimental number | 1114 |
| Place of birth | Mildura, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Palm Avenue, Mildura, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, H W Armsden, Mildura,Vic |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative in the attack near BEAUREVOIR, east of PERONNE, on 4th October, 1918. In the preliminary stages of the advance the platoon sustained heavy casualties, and was unable to reach its final objective. This N.C.O. there upon rallied his men and pushed forward in front to reconnoitre. He returned signalling to them to "come on" and charged at their head, using his rifle with telling effect on the retreating enemy. At the head of mopping-up detachments he cleared up the whole situation, killing and capturing a number of the enemy. Whilst consolidation was in progress, Sergeant ARMSDEN walked up and down over exposed ground encouraging the men, and energetically working himself. This N.C.O. during the first stage of the attack saved what might have become a critical situation on the flank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
