| Regimental number | 3852 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lawrence Street, North Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. McCosh, Lawrence Street, North Ipswich, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) 'Conspicuous great gallantry and devotion to duty in repairing communications under heavy fire.' (Near Ypres) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations at BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES from 1st to 8th Oct., 1917 Pte. McCOSH was conspicuous for his great gallantry and devotion to duty. He was detailed to repair telephone cables between Battalion Headquarters and RETALIATION FARM. This space was continually swept by heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire and the cables were cut almost hourly. Notwithstanding the trying conditions he was ever ready to repair any damage and by his efforts communication was kept throughout the operation. His tireless enegy in keeping 450 yards of wire continually in repair whilst subjected to the most demoralising shell fire were remarkable and his courage magnificent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
