Regimental number | 3089 |
Place of birth | Collingwood, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Bootmaker |
Address | 8 Urquhart Street, Northcote, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, James Duncan, 8 Urquhart Street, Northcote, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid. He attacked an enemy machine gun, killed some of the crew, and captured two. During the clearing of the enemy trench he displayed fine courage, and throughout the operations set a striking example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |