Regimental number | 3665 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Mother, Mrs Ellen Waugh, 73 Dennis Street, Northcote, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Waugh, 73 Dennis Street, Northcote, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on 30th July No. 3665 Gunner W.A. WAUGH, 53rd Battery, 14th F.A. Bde. was one of a party employed in laying and maintaining a telephone line to a forward O.P. at STATION Buildings. This man displayed the utmost gallantry in passing several times through the hostile barrage and in keeping the line in repair. His conduct throughout the day was a magnificent example to the remainder of the party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 19 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |