| Regimental number | 9474 |
| Place of birth | Southampton England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Groom |
| Address | 28 Arundle Street, Forest Lodge, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Martha Edwards, 28 Arundle Street, Forest Lodge, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Train Reinforcements 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Army Service Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty in the field from April, 1917 to termination of hostilities. At BOVES on 12th April, 1918, when in charge of wagons transporting supplies to 17th Battalion, his convoy came under enemy fire and one shell bursting between two wagons killing 1 loader, and wounding both drivers and remaining loaders. All four horses were wounded, and the reins out by splinters. The pair of less badly wounded horses bolted, but V.S.M. EDWARDS at great personal risk stopped them, and then dealt most capably with the situation, getting the wounded men to a Dressing Station, the horses to a Mobile Veterinary Section, and salving the harness and the one movable wagon which he brought back to camp. Two of the horses had to be shot. This N.C.O. has always performed his duties with total disregard to personnel risk, and has set a most inspiring example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
