Albert Edward MOSELEY

Regimental number16
Place of birthSurrey England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWell borer
AddressNobby, Darling Downs, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinUncle, A J Wray, Duostday Street, Uitenhage, Cape Province, South Africa
Enlistment date20 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Infantry Brigade Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Refers 19 and 30 September 1918.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative at Salahive (Damascus) on the 30th September, 1918. He charged with a few men amongst the column of retreating enemy, and initiated the movement which led to thousands of prisoners being captured, in addition to blocking the line of retreat from Damascus. He has shown great courage and inititaive on all occasions during the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal