| Regimental number | 2258 |
| Place of birth | Cathcart New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 66 Commonwealth Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Adeline Yelds, 66 Commonwealth Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the Hindenburg Line North of BELLICOURT on 30th September 1918. When the enemy counter attacked shortly after our objective was reached he covered his assault by sweeping our trench with Machine Gun fire and bombs. Private YELDS carried his Lewis Gun out in front of the trench from where he obtained a better field of fire. The fire from his gun, which was kept up throughout the attack, caught the enemy at close range, and literally mowed down their advancing waves. The volume of fire bursting from this gunner's weapon was an important factor in the successful defence of the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
