| Regimental number | 633 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bombay India |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Mingaree, Rouse Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M McKenzie, Mingaree, Rouse Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF17 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF17 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *second given name two spellings Wemyss and Wenyss |
| Medals |
Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of his company he displayed fine leadership and great dash in leading his company to the attack. He quickly reached his objective, and consolidated the position under the heaviest shell fire. He has always shown fine fighting qualities, and has accomplished some very good work as company commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
