| Regimental number | 1029 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Leeton, via Yanco, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J McMahon, Young Street, Neutral Bay, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board TRANSPORT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Hal Communal Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 68), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 41 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Jessina MCMAHON, 'Wallawa', 32 MacPherson Street, Neutral Bay, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized and skilfully led a counter attack which drove back the enemy with heavy losses. He set a fine example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Militry Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
