Regimental number | 1929 |
Place of birth | Cobar, New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Canbelego, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, William Windsor, Canbelego, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Dubbo, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Carisy East of Corbie on 8/8/18. With the greatest coolness and courage Dvr Windsor drove the limber up to his gun which was being subjected to heavy shelling and succeeded in withdrawing it. The gun detachment had become casualties and his courage and determination undoubtedly saved the gun.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'China', 1 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 11 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 3 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Drowned in the Paroo River. |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Wanaaring Cemetery, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WINDSOR Sidney |