| Regimental number | 3519 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Schoolmaster |
| Address | 22 Roslyn Dale Avenue, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Knight Mackay, 22 Roslyn Dale Avenue, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 16-17 September to 31 December, 1918. North of Bellicourt on 30 September, he four times made personal reconnaissances with one man under very heavy fire, obtaining valuable information. Later in the day, when no runners were available, he volunteered and took a message back to Battalion Headquarters under heavy machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
