| Regimental number | 3149 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | Spring Street, Preston, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Walkinshaw, Spring Street, Preston, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 3rd/4th May 1917, Sapper WALKINSHAW was engaged in consolidating work in the Hindenburg Line, and displayed much personal courage. On his own initiative he conducted the party on to the work, which was situated in the heaviest part of the barrage. He placed the men on their tasks and through his personal example was mainly responsible that this sector of the work was completed. Sapper WALKINSHAW has on other occasions showed great bravery and coolness under the heaviest of fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
