| Regimental number | 5492 |
| Place of birth | Prahran Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Princess Street, West Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Walton, Princess Street, West Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Australian Clearing Hospital, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/102/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'These men [[WALTON, 9325 H.A. TRESEDER, 9324 W. SWADLING] on the 2nd September in the neighbourhood of PERONNE, carried wounded throughout the whole day through heavy machine gun and shell fire from R.A.P. to Relay Posts. They also voluntarily carried many cases to R.A.P. from PERONNE itself under heavy fire. On the night September 3rd/4th they carried continuously under heavy H.E. and Gas Shell fire. Their work for the whole period was characterised by the greatest self sacrifice and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
