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Frederick James MACGREGOR

Regimental number315
Date of birth17 March 1889
Place of birthDundee, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressCraig Dhu, Lochee, Dundee, Scotland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMrs MacGregor, Craig Dhu, Lochee, Dundee, Scotland
Enlistment date5 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: LH10
Promotion date: 21 April 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: LH10
Promotion date: 10 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 3 September 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his troop in an attack under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and captured two enemy field guns with the crews. He set a splendid example of dash and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191
Date: 12 December 1918

Other detailsWar service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 April 1954
Age at death65
Place of burialUtakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia

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