Regimental number | 34 |
Place of birth | East Perth, Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Rough carpenter |
Address | c/o Mrs E Waterman, Belmont Park PO, Belmont Park, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Mrs E Waterman, Belmont Park PO, Belmont Park, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded 28 August 1916) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'These two men [CADWALLADER and 1400 Alexander BREEN] were Battalion runners, during the operations north of POZIERES from 8th/12th August, 1916. It is impossible to speak too highly of their work; not merely once, but fully a dozen times each of them had to go through and did go through without hesitating enemy artillery, HE.E. and shrapnel barrages. They have been buried and rescue on several occasions. no risk was too great for them to take in order to maintain communication to the front line and the Signalling Section. They are both recommended for high distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CADWALLADER William George |