| Regimental number | 1133 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Oakwood, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Edith Lipscombe, Oakwood, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7 A/1 TMB |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Framerville and Vauvillers on 11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operation on the morning of 11th August 1918 against the enemy's positions East of FRAMERVILLE and VAUVILLERS, near AMIENS, the carrying party for the mortars going forward in the attack, became temporarily disorganised through the heavy S.O.S. barrage which the enemy brought down on our jumping off line at the commencement of the attack. Lance Corporal LIPSCOMBE, who was in charge of another mortar, standing by for orders, immediately gathered what men he could and took them forward with ammunition, making no less than five trips through heavy shell and machine gun and rifle fire. It was through his fine example and utter disregard for personal safety, that the much needed ammunition was got forward to the gun positions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
