| Regimental number | 1941 |
| Place of birth | Scarsdale Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Litho printer |
| Address | 9 Bayview Terrace, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev John Seccombe, 9 Bayview Terrace, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of the 6th September, 1918, to the South West of TINCOURT, No. 1941, Private CECIL STANLEY SECCOMBE's Platoon was held up by enemy Machine Guns and rifle fire. Quickly grasping the situation, Private SECCOMBE moved the Lewis Gun of which he was in charge - to a flank, from which he could obtain observation of the enemy, although at the time, himself under heavy Machine Gun fire. By this means, he was able to continually harass the enemy by his Lewis Gun fire, thus enabling the Platoon to be pushed forward, and, eventually, on the enemy's retreat, was mainly due to his action, was able to inflict severe casualties on them. Through his action, Private SECCOMBE was also the means of preventing two attempts by the enemy to blow up abridge across the stream to the South of TINCOURT. By his coolness and dash, he did much to enable the advance to be promptly carried out, and his bearing throughout was a fine example to the remainder of the men.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
