| Regimental number | 5482 |
| Place of birth | Dromore, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maria McGee, Dromore West, Ballyglass, Sligo, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Excellent leadership and courage and devotion to duty in guiding ammunition parties, rendering valuable services.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For excellent leadership displayed during operations at WESTHOEK on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 1917 during supply of ammunition to the Battery well forward. The roads were continually under heavy fire and although men and horses were hit, these N.C.O.s [McGEE and 5809 L.S. BULL] continued to guide their parties day and night in order that the Battery could be maintained in action. They all showed a disregard for personal safety and all remained in danger area until the last man of their respective party was safely away before themselves getting clear.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGEE William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
