Regimental number | 300 |
Place of birth | Manildra New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Settler |
Address | 'Rockville', Bulgong via Wingham, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Henry Edwards, Coobang Street, Parkes, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on Semakh, on 25 September, 1918, he displayed conspicuous gallantry in capturing enemy positions single handed. He captured fourteen of the enemy, and showed a fine example of dash, courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |