Regimental number | 4803 |
Place of birth | Gundagai New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Tarcutta Street, Wagga, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Passlow, Tarcutta Street, Wagga, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Work near Rainecourt on 9 August 1918' (Both recommendations). Recommendation date: Military Medal *'Work at Anvil Wood near Peronne on 31 August 1918.' Recommendation date: Military Medal* Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on ANVIL WOOD, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918 an enemy machine gun post was causing casualties to the company. Lance Corporal PASSLOW with Privates MANSBRIDGE and HEPENSTALL moved to the flank of their company and rushed the post, killing the garrison and capturing the gun. They held the position until ordered to withdraw. Their dash and courage materially towards the success of the operation and saved casualties to the rest of the party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 115 Date: |