Regimental number | 2347 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Slaughterman |
Address | 411 Nott Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, John McFarlane, 411 Nott Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
*Distinguished Conduct Medal *'Work on 4 an d 9 October 1917.' Recommendation date: Mention in Corps Routine Orders Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a runner, carrying despatches through heavy barrages. When the position of one of the new forward posts was obscure, he succeeded, under heavy fire, in locating it. It would otherwise have been cut off.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |