| Regimental number | 1842 |
| Place of birth | Geham Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Brigelow Siding, Western Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Brother, William Greeg, C/o Resident Engineer, Enoggera Terrace Creek, Railway Department, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon commander became a casualty he took command and cleared out two large dugouts, taking about fifty prisoners. On reaching the final objective he established a forward machine gun post in face of heavy machine gun fire. His organizing capacity and skilful leadership were a great asset.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
