Regimental number | 235 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Boundary rider |
Address | Strathdownie, Casterton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Malcolm McFarlane, Strathdownie, Casterton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in establishing a Lewis Gun post in an enemy trench near Walencourt.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry near WARLENCOURT on the night of 24th/25th February, 1917, in establishing a Lewis Gun post in an enemy trench 500 yards in front of our lines. The fire from this gun subsequently proved of the greatest value to our advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |