Regimental number | 6141 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Civil servant |
Address | 49 McIllwraith Street, Princes Hill, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, J McKellar, 49 McIllwraith Street, Princes Hill, Melbourne, Victoria |
Previous military service | 60th A |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Field Ambulance, Reinforcement 11 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/45/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 23rd August, 1918 at PROYART, whilst in charge of Stretcher Bearing Squads temporarily attached to Regimental Aid Post he repeatedly evacuated wounded through an emtremely heavy barrage. Although gassed slightly himself he continued working. On 24th August, 1918, the positions were again heavily shelled, especially with gas shells, but he continued working, and by his splendid efforts casualties were quickly evacuated. Throughout he set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty to his men, and by his personal efforts largely contributed to the rapid evacuation of casualties on both days.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |