| Regimental number | 777 |
| Place of birth | Trafalgar Victoria |
| Other Names | DCM |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Hirstvale Road, Greenmount, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William McGrath, Hirstvale Road, Greenmount, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal *Refers 19 April 1917. Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30474(12 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | AIF Headquarters |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in pluckily rescuing from an exposed position under fire a Hotchkiss rifle after the whole of its team had been killed or wounded. His fearlessness and determination won the admiration of all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
