| Regimental number | 708 |
| Place of birth | Albury New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sawmiller |
| Address | Hanell Street, Albury, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Brother, R G Edwards, Hanell Street, Albury, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Ommiecourt-les-Clery on 29 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on a wood near OMMIECOURT-les-CLERY, West of PERONNE on the 29th August 1918, a concealed enemy machine gun was holding up the advance of his platoon. This N.C.O. went forward alone and located it, and after throwing a bomb into the position, rushed the gun and killed the crew. Later, he collected stragglers, and taking charge of them established a post on the flank of his company, thus making the position secure. His courage and disregard for personal danger helped materially towards the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
