Cecil MELROSE

Regimental number4839
Place of birthAdelong New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressPost Office, Gundagai,
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J Melrose, PO, Grahamstown, Gundagai, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star of England on 8 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and consistent devotion to duty. This soldier for over a year has acted as a stretcher bearer with the 54th Battalion. Throughout that period his bravery and devotion to duty have been most noticeable. Repeatedly he has risked his life tending wounded men and has worked continuously with his wounded comrades under very heavy shell fire. During the attack on PERONNE on 1st and 2nd September, 1918, he worked unceasingly for 48 hours carrying wounded from the line to the forward aid post without rest.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal