| Regimental number | 1034 |
| Place of birth | Kent Town, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Insurance clerk |
| Address | Edward Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 159 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Auld, Edward Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the 79th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving in 22nd Engineers Signal Troop at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Section B |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Permanent Supernumerary List |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Member of the Adelaide Rowing Club |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded he led his men forward to reinforce part of the front line displaying great courage and initiative. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [1826] Lt Stuart AULD, Croix de Guerre (B), 50th Bn, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Admitted to 16th Stationary Hospital, Mudros, 23 July 1915 (malaria); rejoined unit, 2 Augyust 1915. Promoted Lance Corporal, Gallipoli, 25 August 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 24 December 1915 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Transferred to 50th Bn, Tel el Kebir, 4 March 1916. Absorbed on strength of 50th Bn, and appointed 2nd Lieutenant, 17 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 5 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 12 June 1916. Promoted Lieutenant, in the field, 10 July 1916. Wounded in action, 3 September 1916; rermained at duty. Awarded Military Cross, 21 October 1916. Wounded in action (second occasion), 2 April 1917 (gun shot wound, left buttock), admitted to 13th Field Ambulance, and transferred same day to Casualty Clearing Station; to 7th Stationary Hospital, Boulogne, 4 April 1917 (wound: severe); to England, 7 April 1917, and admitted same day to Research Hospital, Cambridge; transferred to 6th Australian Auxiliary Hospital, 11 June 1917; to No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 23 July 1917. Seconded to No 4 Group as Assistant Staff Captain, 25 July 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 6 December 1917; rejoined 50th Bn, in the field, 15 December 1917. Promoted Captain, 1 January 1918. Reported missing in action, 24 April 1918; subsequently reported a prisoner of war in Germany; transferred to Permanent Supernumerary List, 24 April 1918. Repatriated to Englad; arrived, 1 December 1918. Granted 75 days' leave, terminating on 14 February 1919. To forego remainder of leave, 8 February 1919, in order to expedite return to Australia. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 March 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Adelaide, 22 May 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No SX24600. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AULD Patrick Howard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
