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: |