| Regimental number | 3517 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Casino, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Tara Line, Dalby, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles McKee, Dunleen, Tara Line, Dalby, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack east of Mont St. Quentin on 2nd September 1918. While in charge of the reserve battalion, observing a dangerous gap in the line, he rushed a platoon through a heavy barrage and filed it. Later, he led a platoon to the capture of an important point under heavy fire of all description, securing the flank of the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action: (1) 5 August 1916; (2) 12 November 1917 (gas); (3) 19 April 1918. Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
