| Regimental number | 425 |
| Place of birth | Gloucester England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mortimer, 125 Southgate Street, Gloucester, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Awarded Bar to Military Medal. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and endurance at MOUQUET FARM on the 26th August, 1916, as runners between the front line and Brigade Headquarters under heavy fire of machine guns and artillery. The services of Lance Corporal BROADBENT and Private MORTIMER call for the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: MM Bar 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This platoon Sergeant during the attack on VILLE-SUR-ANCRE near ALBERT on the 19th May, 1918, handled his platoon, after his officer had become a casualty, with great determination and tact. His men were dispersed by an exploding shell, but he rallied them very quickly and led them to assist with the mopping up of the village. By his timely action he was instrumental in capturing 60 prisoners (two of whom were officers) also several machine guns and one light trench mortar. His contempt for danger and proved ability were of great value under trying conditions. All his men speak in glowing terms of his actions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
