Regimental number | 157 |
Place of birth | Point Sturt South Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Chemist |
Address | 203 Bridport Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs McKenzie, 203 Bridport Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
Previous military service | 51st Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Field Ambulance |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/45/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As a result of engaging hostile aircraft during four months, he on four occasions has destroyed a total of four hostile machines. He has also carried out numerous low-flying reconnaissances, in which he has bombed and engaged with machine gun fire enemy formations. He has at all times displayed marked determination and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Miitary Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |