| Regimental number | 980 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank accountant |
| Address | Close Street, Rose Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, James T Wald, Close Street, Rose Park, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rallied and organized his company at a moment when they were suffering haeavily from a continuous bombardment, leading them through a hostile barrage to a successful assault on the enemy's position. Throughout the night he continued to supervise the consolidation, and it was owing to his determination and energy that by daylight his company was entrenched and prepared to withstand the hostile counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
