Place of birth | Inverness Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Bank manager |
Address | Brighton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B K MacLachlan, Beanly, Inverness Shire, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/6 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a party of 'moppers-uo'. He was instrumental in bombing many dug-outs and digging out men who were buried. Throughout the operation he set an inspiring example to the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |