Regimental number | 2250 |
Place of birth | Picton, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | 28 Sloane Street, Summer Hill, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 22.4 |
Height | 5' 4.5" |
Weight | 122 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Sheppard, 28 Sloane Street, Summer Hill, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the advance on the 18 September, 1918, near Le Verguier, he displayed great courage, initiative, and resource. His company commander having been killed, he took charge of a small party and moved forward. He cleared a trench, killing and wounding eleven and capturing seven of the enemy. He gave a most inspiring example of coolness initiative and contempt for danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Cluny Castle', 23 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 22 July 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Sta, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 55 |
Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SHEPPARD Frederick |