| Regimental number | 5611 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wool washer |
| Address | Rolfe Street, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Violet McFadyen, Rolfe Street, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Traffic Control Detachment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Altered from Meritorious Service Medal) 'Work from 8 August to 4 September 1918, especially on 8 August 1918 at Warfusse.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. has shown remarkable coolness, energy and devotion to duty during active operations from 8th August, 1918 to 4th September, 1918 under frequent heavy shell fire. On the 8th August 1918 at WARFUSEE the town was heavily shelled, Corporal McFADYEN organised the traffic during the shelling in such a way which avoided any congestion and thereby materially assisted in the bringing up of Guns and Ammunition. He always renders gallant and devoted service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
