| Regimental number | 547 |
| Place of birth | Queanbeyan, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Amungula, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Gilbert A McInnes, Amungula, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 5th Supplement, No. 30, 746 (14 June 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 (7 November 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 30746 (14 June 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 (7 November 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Middle East Embarked from Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli), 25 August 1915. Transferred to 6th Light Horse Regiment, 29 August 1915, and posted to D Squadron. Disembarked Alexandria (general Gallipoli evacuation), 25 December 1915. Transferred to 12th Light Horse Regiment and promoted Corporal, 22 February 1916. Admitted to 4th Auxiliary Hospital, Abbassia, 15 March 1916 (scabies); discharged, 20 March 1916. Promoted Sergeant, 8 June 1917. Admitted to 14th Australian General Hospital, Port Said, 11 May 1918 (debility); discharged to Rest Camp, 20 May 1918. Appointed 2nd Squadron Sergeant Major, 28 April 1919; Squadron Sergeant Major, 29 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Morvada', 22 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 28 August 1919; discharged, 21 January 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
