Regimental number | 2702 |
Place of birth | Dundee Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Grocer |
Address | Sarina, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Euphemia McKane, 509 Shatmartin Road, Dundee, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 49th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty as a stretcher-bearer in the operations near DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT ON 5TH APRIL, 1918. He tended and dressed the wounded in a position where he was exposed to enemy Rifle and Machine Gun fire, and also assisted greatly in carrying the wounded to the Regimental Aid Post. His coolness and bravery during this operation were most praiseworthy.'
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Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |