Regimental number | 2182 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Manildra, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Archibald George Gosper, Meranburn, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 45th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a platoon in the support line, when he received a report that the enemy was bombing his way up. He rallied his men, and, by skilful control of fire, held up the advance for two hours. When almost surrounded, he withdrew his men, and, by skilful control of fire, held up the advance for two hours. When almost surrounded, he withdrew his men in good order, and took up a fresh position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 6559 Pte Delmyr GOSPER, 36th Bn, killed in action, 11 October 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |