| Regimental number | 356 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lansdowne, Manning River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Ann Avery, Lansdowne, Manning River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: - Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal) Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME, east of HAMEL on 8th August, 1918. During the attack on ACCROCHE WOOD and afterwards C.S.M. AVERY displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in assisting his Company Commander to reorganise the Company during a very difficult advance and keep them together. He carried a spare Lewis Gun throughout the advance though heavily loaded with other stores. Throughout the entire operation he displayed fine leadership and by his bravery and fine fighting spirit inspired all with whom he came into contact.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 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
