| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Templecombe, Somerset, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Kennington, Reginald Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Maidment, 1 Vale View, London Road, Bath, Somersetshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: Captain Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He displayed great coolness and determination when leading the first wave in the attack, and when getting into touch with the unit on his right. His fine example gave great encouragement to the men holding the front line during an intense bombardment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Croix de Guerre (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out several daring reconnaissances of the enemy's position, and obtained most valuable information. Later, during the attack, he kept his Battalion Headquarters well informed as to the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Lt Herbert WADGE, 4th Pioneer Bn, killed in action, 20 November 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded, 31 August 1916. Discharged in England. Medals: Military Cross & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
