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Edwin Walter GASSON

Regimental number2793
Place of birthWoodside Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressToora, Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFriend, E Gasson, Toora, Gippsland, Victoria
Enlistment date2 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work between Vauvillers and Lihons on 9 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 17 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 20 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between villages of VAUVILLERS and LIHONS, Lance Corporal GASSON displayed great courage and initiative. During a temporary check in the advance Lance Corporal GASSON on his own initiative skilfully manouevred two Lewis Guns into position, and by bringing cross fire to bear on the enemy enabled the advance to continue. His Lewis Guns caused many casualties among the enemy machine gunners, and the personal courage of Lance Corporal GASSON in repeatedly exposing himself in positions of great danger was an inspiring example. The work of this N.C.O. was extremely valuable, as it materially assisted a successful advance, and was performed under heavy and continuous machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Date of death5 October 1962
Place of burialToora Cemetery

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