| Regimental number | 3910 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | Almora, Grantham Street, Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs I Drew, Holmwood, Railway Parade, Burwood, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Mooltan on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at MOLENAARLENSTHOEK on 30th September, 1917. Private DREW maintained the wires from his Company Headquarters to Battalion Headquarters throughout an enemy barrage and continuous heavy shelling. His work had to be performed under direct observation of the enemy and snipers were continuously firing at him during his work. By his perseverance and devotion to duty communications were maintained throughout. Later he was wounded by a snipers bullet while carrying out line repair work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
