| Regimental number | 48 |
| Place of birth | Drysdale Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | West Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles McKinley, 21 High Street, West Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action East of YPRES on 4th October 1917. He established communication by wire between Battalion headquarters and the Front Line and frequently repaired the wire under very heavy fire. Although wounded, while sending in an important message by lamp, he completed his task before allowing himself to be removed by stretcher bearers. His example was an inspiration to many others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |