| Regimental number | 89 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Agriculturist |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McDowall, Barnard Street, North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Cross (Altered to Congratulatory Card) Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For consistent good work and gallantry during the attack and occupation of HINDENBURG LINE East of BULLECOURT on 11th April 1917. While the trenches were being consolidated he lay on the parapet sniping at enemy bombing party operating on our right. he greatly assisted in establishing a block by keeping enemy back. He was cheerful throughout and set a fine example to the men for endurance and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon through to the objectives with great skill. Finding both flanks in the air, and that the rest of the company had not come up, he made a personal reconnaissance and cleaned up a machine gun position. During the counter attack he gradually withdrew, causing the enemy severe loss with his Lewis gun. He showed a fine example of coolness under intense fire and against heavy odds.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
