| Regimental number | 118 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 11 Rose Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | J. McConchie, 11 Rose Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 26th Signal Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Corps Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous gallantry under fire as linesman, in repairing communications.' (Polygon Wood 20 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD on September 20th, 1917, Sapper McCONCHIE displayed conspicuous gallantry in carrying out his duty as linesman, effecting repairs on Cables which were being buried to the Brigade Forward Station. While the working party of 300 men was sheltering from a heavy barrage, Sapper McCONCHIE repaired the Cables with the result that when the barrage lifted the working party was enabled to bury the cable and withdraw. He later went out repairing telephone wires connecting two important stations and remained some considerable time in a very heavy barrage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
