Regimental number | 1816 |
Place of birth | Boort, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Mysia, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Main Chalmers, Mysia, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He worked with his Brother [1815 P. CHALMERS] throughout the whole of the Brigade Operations, acting as Stretcher Bearers. Both displayed great gallantry in carrying wounded and both continued their work without intermission for nearly fifty hours. Their devotion to duty was a fine example to all other stretcher bearers, whom they organised and supervised throughout. Stretcher-bearing under the conditions which prevailed was a most arduous task calling for bravery and perseverance beyond the ordinary.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 1815 Pte Peter CHALMERS MM, 38th Bn, killed in action, 13 October 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |