'Is recommended for conspicuous gallantry and distinguished conduct in action near HAMEL WOOD, east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. He showed great dash and leadership throughout the attack. Soon after crossing PEAR TRENCH, this N.C.O.'s platoon was held up by an enemy post about 50 yards to their front, and this post was doing a good deal of damage to the advancing troops. He immediately rallied his men and pressed on leading them with great gallantry, and succeeded in mopping up the post. This N.C.O. has done repeated good work in FRANCE, and is well worthy of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Regimental number	1485
Place of birth	Casino New South Wales
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Sawyer
Address	Gatton, Queensland
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	22
Next of kin	Father, E J Eastment, Gatton, Queensland
Enlistment date	14 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll	12 December 1914
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	15th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/32/2
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 13 February 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll	Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll	15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Military Medal Recommendation date: 8 July 1918
Fate	Returned to Australia 8 January 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'Is recommended for conspicuous gallantry and distinguished conduct in action near HAMEL WOOD, east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. He showed great dash and leadership throughout the attack. Soon after crossing PEAR TRENCH, this N.C.O.'s platoon was held up by an enemy post about 50 yards to their front, and this post was doing a good deal of damage to the advancing troops. He immediately rallied his men and pressed on leading them with great gallantry, and succeeded in mopping up the post. This N.C.O. has done repeated good work in FRANCE, and is well worthy of recognition.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: 12 February 1919
Family/military connections	Brother: 87 Sergeant Charles William John EASTMENT, 26th Bn, returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death	22 April 1975
Place of burial	Albany Creek Crematorium

Walter EASTMENT