| Regimental number | 4145 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Myrtleford, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Receiving office, engineer |
| Address | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lilian Nicholson Wasley, 89 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Junior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sale, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on the night of May 1st 1918 when an attempt was being made to advanced our line. An attempt to seize a farm from the enemy brought very heavy machine gun fire and considerable artillery fire on our forward area. On four occasions our telephone lines between flank companies and the rear had been broken. Corporal WASLEY with utter disregard for enemy fire went forward on each occasion and remained at his task till all communication had been restored. By his gallant action Battalion headquarters was able to be advised of the situation promptly and much useful information was transmitted. His conduct during the operation had an inspiring effect on the men of his Section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During the operations West of BELLENGLISE on 18th/19th September, 1918. For continuously repairing telephone wires and keeping communication under heavy shell and machine gun fire. This N.C.O. was engaged in the open for hours at a relay station and deserves the highest praise for the way he performed his work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 21 October 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 28 December 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 May 1917; taken on strength, 46th Bn, 1 June 1917. Promoted Corporal, 1 October 1917. Admitted to 12th Australian Field Ambulance, 22 December 1917 (hernia); transferred to 5th Casualty Clearing Station, 22 December 1917; by Ambulance Train No 33 to 11th Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 25 December 1917; discharged to 2nd Convalescent Depot, Rouen, 30 January 1918; to Australian Infantry Base Depot, Havre, 30 March 1918; rejoined unit, 4 April 1918. Awarded Military Medal Awarded Bar to Military Medal Promoted Temporary Sergeant, 14 January 1919. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 15 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 19 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit), 5 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 74 |
| Place of burial | Cremated, Springvale Crematorium, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
