THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

GASTON Sydney

10/1240, Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Wellington Regiment. WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 3 June 1919, p6864

Citation 11 March 1920, p3135

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period from 17th September to 11th November 1918.  He took charge of ration and supply wagons on many occasions when it was necessary to deliver stores under heavy shell and machine-gun fire.  He always set a splendid example to his men, and did excellent service

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

1914-15 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 1 August 1886, South Australia