| Regimental number | 2619 |
| Place of birth | Capetown South Africa |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | 19 Palmer Lane, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Brother, William Joseph McCoy, 113 Pyrmont Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry in action. During the advance on enemy strong-point garrisoned by one officer and Fifty men, Private McCOY advanced alone round the corner of the strong-point and in spite of bombs thrown at him, rushed with bayonet at an Officer who was leading a party against him. The Officer turned and the remainder of the garrison surrendered. His prompt action thus overcome the resistance which probably would have led to losses on our side had it not been so vigorously opposed by Private McCOY.'
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
