| Regimental number | 2991 |
| Place of birth | Rye Park, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Rye Park, Boorowa, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Wesley, Rye Park, Boorowa, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on the 31st August, 1918, Private WESLEY showed conspicuous gallantry in a bombing attack. The right flank of his company which was exposed, was heavily attacked along the trench by an enemy bombing party. In an hurriedly organised counter attacking party, Private WESLEY was the leading bomber, and by his absolute fearlessness and accurate throwing he demoralised the enemy party. Rushing forward along the trench he established a block, which he guarded continuously alone for 24 hours, beating off several counter attacks with heavy loss to the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
