Regimental number | 1092 |
Place of birth | Kybunga, South Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Kybunga, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Jane Eldredge, Kybunga, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 8th August, 1918, during the attack east of HAMEL, Sergeant ELDREDGE showed much bravery and skill in the handling of his Lewis Gun Section. On his Platoon being held up by enemy machine gun fire, he immediately worked his Section to a flank, rushed and captured the machine gun and five prisoners. Seventeen of the enemy were killed and wounded by Sergeant ELDRIDGE and his Section during the capture of this strong point. He displayed great bravery and coolness throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 93 |
Place of burial | Clare Cemetery, South Australia |