| Regimental number | 381 |
| Place of birth | Mackay Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith's striker |
| Address | Glenella, Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Kinnon, Glenella, Mackay, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. Although wounded he carried on with his work, and later when the infantry withdrew went out and recovered the gun which had been dropped by a wounded comrade. Throughout the attack he displayed wonderful coolness and pluck.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
