| Regimental number | 587 |
| Place of birth | Waratah, Tasmania |
| School | State School, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Natone, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Saddington, Natone, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Polygon Wood, Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Berks Cemetery Extension (Rosenberg Plateau Plots), Ploegsteert, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 133 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Frederick and Mary SADDINGTON, Natone, Tasmania |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action East of YPRES on 4th October 1917. Throughout the Operation both during the attack and afterwards, he set a wonderful example to his Section of which he was leader for most of the time. His utter disregard for danger and his fine spirits were an inspiration to the whole of his Section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
