Regimental number | 20735 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Wharf Street, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss M E Drew, Wharf Street, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade 1 - 8 Reinforcements |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 20735A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 24th April, 1918, between the junction of the rivers SOMME and ANCRE, Acting Bombardier DREW was in charge of the telephonists of the Battery. During the enemy's bombardment of gas and H.E., which lasted 8 hours, Acting Bombardier DREW, in company with [22974] Gunner RIDGEWAY, worked continuously on the telephone lines, and under tremendous difficulties, got in touch with Group Headquarters. The lines were broken by hostile shell fire continuously, and these men displayed the greatest courage and ability, spending practically the whole day on the lines, exposed throughout to incessant and heavy shell fire. Both performed splendid work, showing complete disregard for personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |