| Regimental number | 2946 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Poona, India |
| Other Names | ENGEL, Gelson Henry F |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Address | 16 Valetta Street, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Gelson Engel, 16 Valetta Street, Malvern, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served as Corporal, Compulsory Military Training scheme, Melbourne, Victoria. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Engineers |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 2nd Division Engineers Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 2nd Division Engineers Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst laying a guiding tape forward he discovered a strong enemy patrol and indicated to the garrison of the line, who counter attacked it successfully. While marking out a communication trench to the captured position he and another officer located an enemy machine gun post, and with a small party rushed it, capturing the garrison and two machine guns. He rendered very valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action, 19 May 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II as Captain, Volunteer Defence Corps. Medal: Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
