| Regimental number | 3 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grain sampler |
| Address | 75 Albion Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Abigail McCutchan, 75 Albion Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 26th Signal Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| 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 |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Divisional Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal *'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Pozieres. Valuable work in maintaining continuous signal comunication.' Recommendation date: Military Cross* Recommendation date: Member of the Order of the British Empire (Altered from Officer of the Order of the British Empire) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and ability on 6th August, 1915, near Lone Pine (Dardanelles), when he repaired and maintained wires, cut by shrapnel fire, and ran two new telephone wires under very heavy shrapnel fire, thereby restoring communication at a most important juncture. He gave a fine display of bravery and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 28 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and skill during operations. By his personal bravery he was able to maintain important artillery communications during a critical period, frequently going out under heavy shell fire to repair lines. He was wounded, but completed his work before returning to headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: OBE Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: OBE (Military) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
