| Regimental number | 828 |
| Date of birth | |
| Other Names | Claude Ewen |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | St James' Rectory, Turramurra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev R J Cameron, St James' Rectory, Turramurra, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 19th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 20th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 20th Battalion Promotion date: Captain Unit: AMF Promotion date: Major Unit: AMF Promotion date: Lieutenant Colonel Unit: 18th Battalion Promotion date: Temporary COL Unit: 8th Infantry Brigade, AMF Promotion date:
Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'On the morning of the 8th August 1918, in the attack east of Villers Bretonneux, near Amiens, he with a non-commissioned officer, captured a post held by twelve enemy and two machine guns, which was holding up the advance and causing casualties. Again, on 11th August when the company advanced at Raincourt, he being on his objective with only twelve men consolidating under heavy fire from machine guns and a 77 mm. at point blank range, he did excellent work in supervising his company and organizing the defence of his position. Throughout the whole operations he showed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'During the attack on 3rd October 1918, between the Beaurevoir line and the Beaurevoir village, north of St. Quentin, under very heavy fire, he displayed great courage and coolness, took charge of the battalion, and led them to the position in the Torrens Canal, where he formed a defensive flank. His quick action and calm confidence enabled the battalion to hold the position gained until other troops passed through in a later attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details |
Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. War service: Western Front Wounded in action (1) 15 November 1916; (2) 20 September 1917. Medals: Military Cross & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: OC 8th Infantry Brigade, AMF, New Guinea, 1940-44. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
