Regimental number | 234 |
Place of birth | Kelso Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Tailor |
Address | 24 Irwin Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Affleck, Roxburgh, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man is a member of the Pioneer Section of the Battalion. On the morning of the 11th April 1917 after the assault on the HINDENBURG Line near REINCOURT he volunteered to go out into "no Man's Land" to attend to and bring in wounded men lying there. He continued his mission of mercy throughout the day and was instrumental in bringing in many wounded. At times he was subjected to heavy Machine Gun fire but this did not deter him. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |