| Regimental number | 4601 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W Spreadborough, Broad Street, Bromyard, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 23rd day of August, 1918, at HERLEVILLE WOOD. This soldier is a Headquarters Signaller, and during the operation when Battalion Headquarters moved and established themselves in a forward position, this soldiers and one other rank on noticing a party of the enemy sniping from the rear, promptly rushed the position and succeeded after a brief fight in capturing five of the enemy, including one Officer, and killing the remaining eight. His prompt action undoubtedly saved casualties among the Headquarters Details.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
