| Regimental number | 2442 |
| Place of birth | Echunga South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Masters, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work near Allaines on 3 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the afternoon of September 3rd 1918, near ALLAINES North of MONT ST QUENTIN and North East of PERONNE the enemy placed an exceptionally heavy barrage of shell fire on our trench (known as Brunn Trench) where at least 100 men were accommodated. Lance Corporal MASTERS who is a stretcher bearer showed extraordinary bravery and coolness in bandaging the wounded and carrying them to a place of safety. This was done during the bombardment under very heavy fire which lasted over three hours. His action saved many lives and his utter disregard of personal safety set a fine example to other stretcher bearers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3602 Pte Harold Phillips MASTERS, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919. |
| 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
