| Regimental number | 1389A |
| Place of birth | Eidsvale, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | East Street Extended, Mount Morgan, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mrs C Ross, East Street Extended, Mount Morgan, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1387 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations against the HINDENBURG LINE on 18th September 1918. He was in charge of two Vickers machine guns, and when the 14th Battalion was held up by intense enemy machine gun fire he engaged these guns until they were silenced and so enabled the advance to be continued. On another occasion the enemy was observed preparing to remove field guns, and Sergeant ROSS utilised his guns so effectively that the enemy abandoned their guns and later they fell into our hands. This N.C.O. displayed great courage leadership, and initiative and was personally regardless of danger. His conduct was a splendid example to his men and his resourcefulness greatly assisted the advance of the 14th Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1351 Pte George Archibald ROSS, 15th Bn, killed in action, 31 August 1916; 2639 Pte Samuel ROSS, 49th Bn, returned to Australia, 5 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Total war service: 4 years 16 days (of which 3 years 356 days were abroad) Medals: Military 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
