Lindon Ernest French was born in Tasmania in 1893 and enlisted in the A.I.F. along with his brother in September 1915. During the war French was promoted through the ranks in the 57th Battalion to the position of Lieutenant. For his bravery Lindon was awarded a Military Medal and Meritorious Service Medal in 1918.
Details
Name: Also known as Lyndon Ernest French
Birth and Siblings: He was born on the 30th of June 1893 in Deloraine Tasmania to Ellen Louisa (née McKay) and Ernest Richard French. He had one brother Clarence Charles French who he enlisted in the A.I.F. with and features in the photo above.
Religion and Occupation: Methodist Orchardist
Enlistment: Lindon and his brother Clarence both enlisted in Claremont Tasmania on the 2nd of September 1915.
Embarkation: He left Melbourne on board the HMAT Themistocles A32 on the 28th of January 1916.
Service Details:
- Private 2/9/15 – 3/3/17 8th Battalion, 1st A.I.F. Division.
- Promoted Corporal 3/3/17 – 15/6/17 Transferred to 57th Battalion, 1st A.I.F. Division
- Promoted Acting Sergeant 15/6/17 – 21/7/17 57th Battalion, 1st A.I.F. Division
- Promoted Sergeant 21/7/17 – 6/1/19 57th Battalion, 1st A.I.F. Division
- Promoted Lieutenant 6/1/19 – 9/7/19 57th Battalion, 1st A.I.F. Division
Medals: Victory Medal, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal
- Also awarded a Military Medal and Meritorious Service Medal on the 3rd of October 1918 for his action in September 1918.
Death: Lindon died on the 7th of February 1987.
Sources:
http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/89001
Australian Soldiers of the First World War 