Regimental number | 6504 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
School | State School, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bottler |
Address | corner of Mint and Leake Streets, Victoria Park East, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Ramsden, corner of Mint and Leake Streets, Victoria Park East, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Australian Stationary Hospital 2, Reinforcement 12 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/71/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Died, wounded and broncho-pneumonia. DCM and MM. |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of death or wounding | Et?rat, France |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 29 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
Place of burial | Etretat Churchyard Extension (Plot III, Row D, Grave No. 9), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 18 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Elizabeth RAMSDEN, Ascot Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia. Native of Elsternwick, Melbourne |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of a forward observation party in an attack which suffered several casualties. When his officer was wounded he dressed his wounds, and, though wounded himself went forward with another officer in the attack. He remained at duty throughout the day repairing and maintaining lines under very heavy fire. He showed splendid courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: Military Medal 'In front of HAMEL - VILLERS BRETONNEUX. On the 9th August 1918, bombardier RAMSDEN was in charge of specialists accompanying the F.O.O. At considerable risk from machine gun and shell fire, he crossed an area in full view of the enemy, and succeeded in establishing communication with his Battery. the telephone line was cut on several occasions, on each of which this N.C.O., without hesitation went out and effected the necessary repairs. By his efforts, at great personal risk, on account of severe machine gun and shell fire, he enabled the F.O.O. to be in almost constant touch with his Battery and thus to support the Infantry at a time when Artillery fire was most required. This N.C.O.'s total disregard of danger, devotion to duty and excellent example are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: Pte Albert Edward Ramsden no. 6366. |