| Regimental number | 1130 |
| Place of birth | Petersberg, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | ... |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Henry Bitmead, Gladstone, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in the most gallant manner through uncut enemy wire. Later, he organized bombing parties and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1631 Pte Joseph Francis BITMEAD, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 16 March 1919; 1319 Pte Charles BITMEAD, 3rd Bn, returned to Australia, 1 November 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
