| Regimental number | 1592 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Neerim PO, Neerim, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alick Mawhinney, Neerim PO, Neerim, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Bernes on 15-16 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BERNES on the night of the 15th/16th September L/Bdr. MAWHINNEY was lead driver and in charge of a six horse team in an ammunition wagon. At a point on the road near BERNES the column in which L/Bdr. MAWHINNEY's team was moving, came under heavy fire from 21 c.m. Hows. One Driver and four horses of MAWHINNEY's wounded. MAWHINNEY immediately dismounted, disentangled his leaders which were unhurt and handed them over to another team. He then returned to the scene of the casualty which was still being heavily shelled, to attend the wounded driver. His coolness and daring under most trying circumstances were a splendid example to the other men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
