| Regimental number | 251 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Jumbunna, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Minnie Dickson, Jumbunna, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the night of the 21st/22nd August, 1918, between ETINEHEM and the 35th Infantry Battalion Headquarters on our left, immediately west of BRAY SUR SOMME, No. 251 Lance Corporal LING was in charge of the maintenance of the telephone line between the Headquarters of this Unit and those of the 35th Infantry Battalion with whom it was absolutely necessary to keep in touch. The whole of this area for two hours before Zero, and after the operations started, was practically under the worst enemy shell fire in the whole neighbourhood, the line being continuously broken. Lance Corporal LING, showing absolute fearlessness and great coolness throughout encouraged and helped his men in their task during the whole of this period, and it was only through his personal energy and devotion to duty that communications were kept up at all. His work throughout the night, was such as to set an exceptionally fine example to the men working under him.'
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
