'During the attack West of BELLENGLISE against the Hindenburg Line on 18th/19th September, 1918, a large party of the enemy worked along the trench in rear of his Company and commenced firing. he immediately appreciated the situation and organised a bombing party to eject them. Skilfully and gallantly leading his party he, after sharp heavy fighting, succeeded in capturing many of the enemy and clearing the trench. His action and quick appreciation of the position undoubtedly saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Regimental number	2462
Place of birth	Lancefield, Victoria
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Labourer
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	26
Next of kin	Sister, Annie Dillworth, c/o Mrs Buckingham, Canterbury, Victoria
Enlistment date	3 August 1915
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	29th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/46/2
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll	46th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Military Medal Recommendation date: 25 September 1918
Fate	Discharged 17 March 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'During the attack West of BELLENGLISE against the Hindenburg Line on 18th/19th September, 1918, a large party of the enemy worked along the trench in rear of his Company and commenced firing. he immediately appreciated the situation and organised a bombing party to eject them. Skilfully and gallantly leading his party he, after sharp heavy fighting, succeeded in capturing many of the enemy and clearing the trench. His action and quick appreciation of the position undoubtedly saved many lives.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: 10 October 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

William DILLWORTH