Regimental number | 1374 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Miss A Bowsey, 1 Bowen Terrace, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Cousin, Miss A Bowsey, 1 Bowen Terrace, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 16th October, 1917 at BELLEWARDE RIDGE (east of YPRES). A shell burst in the pit, knocking the gun off its platform, and caused casualties to the detachment. Gunner McKINNEY assumed command, got the gun back into position and into action again in a very short time. He carried out the duties of an N.C.O. at a very critical time without hesitation. His work throughout the operations since 9th September, 1917, has been excellent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |