| Regimental number | 1028 |
| Place of birth | Warragul, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Violet Town, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Mackay, Violet Town, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He located an enemy sniper's position in a very daring manner, and on his own initiative proceeded to crawl along the side of a bank for 150 yards, shooting one and making the other a prisoner. This action was performed under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 90 |
| Place of burial | Tarcutta Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
