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Wm Alexdr McKAY

Regimental number1102
Place of birthBendigo Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMiner
AddressKalgoorlie, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinWife, Mrs Lena McKay, 43 Howard Street, South Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment date30 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameMining Corps, Company 3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 20 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Tunnelling Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 11 October 1916

FateReturned to Australia 1 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination during mining operations, frequently going into the open under the most intense fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Date of death22 August 1923
Place of burialFremantle Cemetery

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