| Regimental number | 1758 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Glass beveller |
| Address | 55 Amy Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Wakefield, Moorings, 77 Raypark avenue, Maiden Head, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and determination on April 5th 1918 at DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT. While acting as Company Signaller he continued to flash messages back to Battalion Headquarters during heavy fire and whilst doing so, observed a party of enemy approaching from a flank. Without waiting for orders he organised a small party and attacked them with rifle fire and bayonet and drove them off and preserved our line. he continued throughout the day remaining at his post and keeping communications intact, frequently going out and repairing wire under machine gun fire. He was a model of coolness and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 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
