Walter EASTMENT

Regimental number1485
Place of birthCasino New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSawyer
AddressGatton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, E J Eastment, Gatton, Queensland
Enlistment date14 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 13 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 8 July 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Is recommended for conspicuous gallantry and distinguished conduct in action near HAMEL WOOD, east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. He showed great dash and leadership throughout the attack. Soon after crossing PEAR TRENCH, this N.C.O.'s platoon was held up by an enemy post about 50 yards to their front, and this post was doing a good deal of damage to the advancing troops. He immediately rallied his men and pressed on leading them with great gallantry, and succeeded in mopping up the post. This N.C.O. has done repeated good work in FRANCE, and is well worthy of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 87 Sergeant Charles William John EASTMENT, 26th Bn, returned to Australia, 8 April 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 April 1975
Place of burialAlbany Creek Crematorium