Samuel G. Spittle
History
Samuel Gordon (Gordon) Spittle was born on 05 October 1891, his birth was registered at Creswick. Gordon Spittle's father was Samuel Spittle and his mother was Henrietta Richards. He was a 23 year old farmer when he enlisted for service during World War One on 17 July 1915 at Ballarat.[1]
Gordon Spittle married Violet Catherine Holmes in 1920.[2] He died in 1942 aged 51 years.[3]
Legacy
Gordon Spittle was awarded the Military Medal on 20 August 1919 for bravery in the field. His World War One service recognised on the Kingston Avenue of Honour..[4]
"For mentions services and devotion to duty during the period March 23rd to September 15/16th 1918. his fine spirit an endurance had an excellent effect on the men of his company. On the night April 23/24th whilst the village of AUBIGNY was being heavily gas shelled he showed the greatest determination in releasing the horses from the stables, then repeatedly entered the village to rescue animals, and his coolness set a fine example to those with him. During the period Sept, 16/17th December 31st 1918 he rendered valuable services on many occasions. On the 28th September, whilst the vicinity of the Railway Yard at Roisel was being shelled a dangerous block occurred in the traffic. With great promptitude he organised a part of men to clean the road of debris caused by the shelling, which allowed the traffic to proceed.[5]
See also
William Spittle, brother
Notes
- The Ballarat Courier of 25 June 1919 reported: "ASCOT RETURN OF SOLDIERS. Four more returned soldiers from this district arrived home this week, and word motored out from Ballarat on arrival of the train on Monday evening last. They were Lance-Corporal H. Holmes, Driver Frank Thomas, Driver S. G. Spittle, and Driver Leslie Walter, the last named hailing from Coghill’s Creek. They were all members of the A.A.S.C., and have been on active service since 1915, and up to the signing of the armistice, which occurred while they were in France. They took part in the big operations at Villers-Bretonneux, and also at Mont St. Quentin, and spent the terrible winter of 1916 on the Somme. An informal welcome awaited them on their homeward journey in the cars, a large number of friends greeting them on the roadside, where a large bonfire had been lit in their honor. An official welcome will be tendered them later on.
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--Clare K.Gervasoni 23:06, 26 July 2016 (AEST)
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