| Date of birth | |
| Other Names | THOMPSON, Roy Meldrum |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Officer, Regular Army |
| Address | Bay View, 463 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Thompson, Bay View, 463 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | RM College |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Artillery |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: ART 5th FA Bde Promotion date: Captain Unit: ART Div 2 Promotion date: Major Unit: ART Div 2 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted Roy Meldrum NR |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his battery suffered heavy casualties from high explosives and gas shells he personally got one wounded man away and brought the medical officer to another, and although gassed himself did not leave till all the men were away safely. On the following day, when suffering from gas poisoning and ordered to the dressing station, seeing his battery being shelled, he returned, and in attempting to extinguish exploding ammunition was seriously wounded. He showed great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When forward observation officer he continued his work with the greatest fearlessness and determination, in spite of the fact that his post was under heavy fire, and was twice blown in upon him. His skilful registering under trying conditions enabled batteries to move forward at the required time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
