Regimental number | 3015 |
Place of birth | Rydal New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | West Wyalong, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Agnes McClintock, West Wyalong, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 60th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/77/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (altered to Mention in Despatches) Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations on 8th and 9th August 1918 this N.C.O. commanded his section then his platoon displaying great courage and ability at critical moments. On 9th instant South East of HARBONNIERES when the advance was held up by enemy machine gun fire he took charge of the platoon after his Platoon Commander and Senior N.C.O's were casualties and led them forward cooperating with flanking Lewis Guns fire thus forcing the enemy to surrender and killing many. Through his quick action, bravery and initiative on the spot an awkward situation was disposed of and the advance successfully continued.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry, leadership and devotion to duty. On 29th September near BELLICOURT when the enemy were bombing in on our left this N.C.O. led a party against them and showed the greatest bravery and coolness in directing the attack. When a tank came up he quickly took advantage of this support and made good a long length of trenches and saps. Throughout the day he continued to harass the enemy. His boldness, personal bravery and initiative were a splendid example of capable leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 87 |
Place of burial | West Wyalong Cemetery, New South Wales |