Regimental number | 379 |
Place of birth | Burnley Victoria |
Other Names | GAWLER, Fredk |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Traveller |
Address | 101 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Christinan Gawler, 11 Adam Street, Burnley, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | LSGT |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bar to Military Cross Work near Warneton on 22 March 1918. Recommendation date: Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry in defending his strong post during an enemy attack near Bullecourt. |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of an advanced post. He gallantly defeated a determined enemy attempt to rush his post. He set a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a hostile raid on our front line posts, he was in charge of one of the posts, and was successful in keeping off the enemy, although subjected to a severe bombardment. He disposed his garrison and his machine gun so as to give the most effective covering fire to the neighbouring posts, and moved about regardless of danger, cheering his men. Later, he went out into 'No Man's Land' and brought in one of our wounded. He displayed the greatest courage and coolness throughout a most trying time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |