| Regimental number | 949 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Sepple, 124 Addison Road, Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of BRAY from the 22nd to the 26th August, 1918, inclusive, whilst employed as runner for his Officer who was acting as Liaison Officer with the Battalion on our left flank, Private SEPPLE repeatedly had to come through heavy artillery and machine gun barrage, particularly on 22nd August, 1918, when enemy counter attacked, and again on 24th August, 1918, when we attacked at midday, to deliver urgent and important messages which he accomplished without delay. It is estimated that he made 30 trips from left flank to our Battalion. In addition, whilst running he collected valuable and useful information en route from various sources, and on the 22nd August, 1918, when the right flank Battalion of the English Division was retiring, he assisted his Officer in rallying the men and inducing them to make a definite stand. Throughout the whole operations he displayed great coolness and daring.'
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
