Regimental number | 14550 |
Place of birth | West Lothian Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Duntroon, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes McGiven, Whitburn, West Lotian, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | July 1916 Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For meritorious service and devotion to duty North East of PERONNE, on 30th September 1918, the day following the attack on the HINDENBURG SYSTEM. 2nd Corporal McGIVEN when in charge of Engineer Reconnaissance, three of his party were wounded. With great coolness he proceeded to dress their wounds and removed them to a place of safety and afterwards continued his reconnaissance in the forward area. In order to compensate for the loss of his men, this N.C.O. with untiring energy and at great personal risk completed his reconnaissance alone. His services have always been deserving of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |