David William MELDRUM

Regimental number3907
Place of birthChatsworth New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressRucca Creek, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kin..., Mrs W H Amps, Rucca Creek, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Enlistment date4 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'On September 20th 1917 near WESTHOEK this N.C.O. fought his Lewis Gun after the remainder of his crew had become casualties. On reaching the final objective he was posted well in advance to cover the consolidation. Here again, all but himself became casualties. he remained in position and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy until relieved. On relief he organised a crew for his gun and commanded it during the whole action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death3 October 1931