Regimental number | 5 |
Place of birth | Lorne Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Yarck, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, F. George Kilpatrick, Yarck, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | SIG |
Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | SIG CPL |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Refers 4-5 August 1916. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1917) |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out his duties with great courage and coolness under heavy fire. He set a fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |