| Regimental number | 505 |
| Place of birth | Fifeshire Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Milton Road, Windy Gates, Fifeshire, Scotland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Agnes Mackie, Hebburn, Weston, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This Non Commissioned Officer displayed the greatest courage and determination. Under the most difficult and trying conditions in recent operations he has organised ration parties and never failed to consider the comfort and well being of the men of his Company fore his own personal safety. Frequently the delivery of rations to the front line was due to his organising ability and fearlessness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
