'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a Stretcher Bearer on the night 12th/13th August 1918 near LIHONS. While his platoon was engaged constructing a strong point they were heavily shelled, two other ranks being killed and six wounded. Private WINCHESTER assisted by another bearer dressed the wounded and made three trips to a R.A.P. along a track which was heavily barraged the whole time. He showed bravery, determinatiion and devotion to duty and was undoubtedly instrumental in saving life.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Regimental number	3448
Place of birth	Port Adelaide South Australia
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Attendant
Address	Stanmore, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	23
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Sarah Winchester, 127 Cardigan Street, Stanmore, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date	5 October 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll	5 October 1916
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	1st Pioneer Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	14/13/4
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	1st Pioneer Battalion
Fate	Returned to Australia 12 June 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a Stretcher Bearer on the night 12th/13th August 1918 near LIHONS. While his platoon was engaged constructing a strong point they were heavily shelled, two other ranks being killed and six wounded. Private WINCHESTER assisted by another bearer dressed the wounded and made three trips to a R.A.P. along a track which was heavily barraged the whole time. He showed bravery, determinatiion and devotion to duty and was undoubtedly instrumental in saving life.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: 23 May 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Robert Henry WINCHESTER