| Regimental number | 2787 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | Crusoe Road, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Dench, Crusoe Road, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Listed also as William Alfred Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of GUEDECOURT on the night of 14th/15th February, 1917, Lance Sergeant DENCH displayed exceptional coolness and courage under fire. Prior to a raid made by his Battalion he assisted the Scout Officer in making a reconnaissance of TNO MANUS LANDU and enemy wire at great risk and was able to give the raiding party much valuable information. On th him was of great assistance to the O.C. Assault. This conduct and devotion to duty was of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
