| Regimental number | 518 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Salvation Army |
| Occupation | Telephone mechanic |
| Address | Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.4 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Arthurs, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 44th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 44th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 8th August, 1918, during the operations east of HAMEL, heavy fog and smoke caused a number of troops to become disorganised and lose direction. Sergeant ARTHURS immediately grasped the situation and, collecting these men together, formed them into a Platoon and led them against the enemy's position filling a gap which had been caused in the line. His prompt action assisted materially in the capture of the objective and in the maintenance of contact throughout our line. He set a fine example of bravery and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Fremantle, 6 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 21 July 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 25 November 1916. Wounded in action, 10 June 1917 (gun shot wound, left arm), and admitted to 9th Australian Field Ambulance, and transferred to 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station; transferred to 6th General Hospital, Rouen, 11 June 1917; to No 2 Convalescent Depot, 14 June 1917; to No 11 Convalescent Depot, 20 June 1917; to Base Depot, Havre, 28 July 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 29 August 1917. Promoted Temporary Corporal, 25 October 1917. Promoted Corporal, 1 November 1917. Detached for duty at 3rd Division Headquarters, 17 January 19187. Promoted Sergeant, 5 June 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 7 July 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 23 July 1918. Promoted Temporary Company Sergeant Major (Warrant Office II), 8 August 1918. Proceeded to England for officer training, 21 September 1918; joined No 5 Officer Cadet Bn, Cambridge, 4 October 1918, and appointed Cadet. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 5 January 1919. Proceeded overseas to France, 26 January 1919. Awarded Military Medal. Promoted Lieutenant, 5 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Canberra', 23 July 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 3 September 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 19 October 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Born Arthur Charles Ah SING, son of William Ah SING (b. China 1811) and Julia Anne HITCHCOCK; changed surname to ARTHURS by Deed Poll, 31 March 1915. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ARTHURS Arthur Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
