| Regimental number | 3378 |
| Place of birth | Lithgow New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Mort Street, Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Humphrey John Gledhill, Mort Street, Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 18th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations near BELLICOURT on 30th September, 1918, to 2nd October, 1918, this N.C.O. rendered the most valuable service to his Company Commander. Throughout the entire operation he displayed the greatest courage, initiative and qualities of leadership. On several occasions he reorganised patties of Lewis Gunners and riflemen when the greater part of their sections had become casualties. On one occasion with six men he attacked an enemy strong post on the left flank which was causing heavy casualties, killing the entire garrison of 11 men and capturing 4 machine guns. During the consolidation he was always to be seen in the most exposed positions encouraging his men to greater efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
