Place of birth | Orrorroo, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Booleroo Centre, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M B McGlashan, c/o Gavin Gardner, Royal Exchange, King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served in the Australian Army Medical Corps (Reserve). |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of the evacuation of wounded during an attack. He visited his various posts under heavy shell and machine gun fire, and was largely responsible for the successful evacuation of the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, McGLASHAN John Eric |