| Regimental number | 736 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs Lewis, Henry Street, St Peters, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hester Vallance, St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon commander was killed, he took charge and led his men with such dash that the first and second objectives were captured, a machine gun and several prisoners being taken. He then consolidated the position under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near ZONNEBEKE, East of YPRES. On 2nd November 1917 Sergeant VALLANCE was in command of a ration party of 20 men who came under an intense barrage, several men being wounded. He kept his party well in hand, distributed the loads of the casualties, carrying a double load himself, and got the rations through to his Coy. H.Q. When within 200 yards of his H.Q. another man was woudned and Sergt. VALLANCE returned under heavy artillery fire and carried him to the regimental Aid Post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: MM Bar Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: MM 2 Bar Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal & 2 Bars, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
