Albury Neal (SN 1885) born in Ballarat, was a 23 year old pipe fitter when he enlisted in Ballarat on February 26th 1916. Assigned to the 39th Infantry Battalion, he embarked aboard the Orontes on August 16th and in November he reached the battlefields of France. In August 1917 he was wounded in action, his wounds not specified in his service record. Once recovered he rejoined his unit in the field four months later and in August 1918 his gallantry earned him the Military Medal, his citation reading 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty on the night of 10th/11th August, 1918, near LA FLAQUE. During the approach march the column was heavily bombed by enemy aircraft, and Private NEAL, who was a stretcher bearer, with the utmost coolness and disregard to personal welfare, ventured onto the heavily bombed road and greatly assisted in the supervision and evacuation of the casualties. His example and courage were of the greatest value in maintaining control and enabling the march to be continued. He displayed utter disregard to danger and directed the care of the wounded with despatch and initiative.' Soon after this he developed appendicitis and was returned to Australia aboard the Nestor. He disembarked at Melbourne on February 1st 1919 and was discharged on March 11th.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as Aubrey Neal.