| Regimental number | 3144 |
| Place of birth | Ingham Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Loco driver |
| Address | Victoria Estate, Herbert River, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert McGachie, Victoria Estate, Herbert River, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man did exceptionally good work during the attack on 3rd October, 1918, near BEAUREVOIR, east of PERONNE. While advancing, he used his Lewis gun very effectively, firing from the hip. On one occasion, when the advance was held up by an enemy machine gun, he on his own initiative moved out to a commanding position with his Lewis gun, and by bringing fire to bear on the enemy machine gun, put it out of action, thus enabling our line to renew the advance. His courage and coolness under heavy enemy machine gun fire was very remarkable, and he displayed great devotion to duty throughout the whole operation, setting his comrades a very fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
