 For his role in this battle, Meredith was mentioned in despatches and awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and, in February 1917, the Serbian Officer of the Order of the White Eagle.On 2 September 1916, Meredith departed for Australia on a three months furlough, arriving in late September.He left Australia for Egypt again on 9 December 1916, sailing from Melbourne and arriving back at Suez on 19 January 1917.