Frederick John Crompton Sale MC & Bar (Capt.) born in Melbourne, was a 22 year old architect when he was commissioned as an AIF 2nd Lieutenant on March 24th 1915. Appointed to the 21st Infantry Battalion, he embarked aboard the Ulysses on May 10th. His service in France was highlighted by two major gallantry awards. In August 1916 he was awarded a Military Cross ‘For excellent work at Pozieres and plucky endurance under heavy fire. He has distinguished himself by an untiring devotion to duty and his gallant bearing in action.' Then in November he earned a Bar for his Military Cross 'For most conspicuous gallantry in action. during the attack on 4th Oct. at Broodseinde this officer led his Company with the greatest dash and gallantry showing considerable coolness and initiative throughout but particularly during the half hour preceding the attack when the Battalion was heavily shelled on the J.O.T. Throughout the attack his courage was a continual source of inspiration to his men. On the final objective he practically superintended the whole of the consolidation, and owing to his keen grasp of the situation, sent back most valuable and complete reports.’ At the war’s end he returned home aboard the Orvieto and his appointment was terminated on February 16th 1920.