Regimental number | 1877 |
Place of birth | Perth Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Temora, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, James Bayne, Rotmill, Ballinglaing, Perthshire, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 56th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer. While the battalion was in the line he worked continuously, attending to the wounded under a heavy bombardment of gas and high explosive shells. He set a splendid example to all ranks by his coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |