| Regimental number | 1101 |
| Place of birth | Kilmore Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Kilmore, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr John McDonald, Hamilton Street, Kilmore, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Work at Armentieres on 26-27 February 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches. In spite of intense fire he made repeated attempts to enter the enemy's trenches, and at last succeeded in forcing an entry at another point. He has previously done fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
