| Regimental number | 338 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Place of birth | Castlemaine, Victoria |
| School | Abbotsford State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bush worker |
| Address | 41 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | H Caddy, 41 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Alexandra, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Conspicuous gallantry in silent raid, also valuable services on patrol work. (Hollebeke 29 September 1916). Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Conspicuous devotion to duty and good work at Ypres, Gueudecourt and Flers. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Medal (Awarded) Courage and skill whilst in temporary command of Platoon, enabling valuable services to be rendered and setting fine example to men (East of Ypres 20-22 September 1917). Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded) Great bravery and devotion to duty and valuable assistance to Company Commander in reorganising and consolidation near Ypres 4-5 October 1917 Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Somme, France |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Special Memorial 21), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 49 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr W.G. and Mrs A.C. CADDY, 38 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although his left arm was rendered useless by a wound he remained on duty, as he knew the four platoon commanders of his company were casualties. When the second objective was reached he dug a strong point in front of it, and remained on duty until the battalion was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Military Medal 'Near POLYGON de ZONNEBEKE, east of YPRES, during the operations of 20/22nd September 1917, Sgt. CADDY took command of his platoon when his Platoon Officer was killed just as the objective was reached. He showed splendid courage in action and skill in consolidation and was a fine example to his men. He contributed much to the holding of the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
