| Regimental number | 3521 |
| Place of birth | Geraldton Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 5 Essex Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R McGilvray, Chapman Road, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man was the personal runner attached to the Officer Commanding C. Company. When this Officer was seriously wounded he brought him in from the portion assaulted, and having got him into a place of safety, returned to his Company with which he remained until they were drawn back to our lines. Thereafter he acted as a runner and showed great bravery in carrying messages over ground knee deep in mud, and under heavy fire. Period, 29th/30th August, 1916, north of POZIERES.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
