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Peter McGREGOR

Regimental number1873
Place of birthDalby Queensland
Other NamesMM and Bar
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
AddressChinchilla, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Rose Ann McGregor, Boonarga near Chinchilla, Queensland
Enlistment date10 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name41st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/58/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 16 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)41st Bn
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette'
Date: 27 June 1918

Bar to Military Medal

'On the 8th August, 1918, during the attack east of HAMEL, Private McGREGOR with great gallantry rushed a nest of four enemy machine guns, killed four of the gunners and captured the guns and remaining members of the garrison. While the advance was in progress he also greatly assisted in keeping his platoon in touch with neighbouring platoons. Throughout the operation he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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