Regimental number | 927 |
Place of birth | Edenhope Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Station B and S Keeper's assistant |
Address | 6 Woolton Avenue, Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, Samuel McMeekin, 6 Woolton Avenue, Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Work near Framerville on 11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack, on the 11th August 1918, near Framerville, east of Amiens, he led his men to their objective with great gallantry and skill in the face of heavy fire from numerous machine guns, and it was due to his splendid example that the line rushed forward without the slightest hesitation at any moment. He personally captured a heavy machine gun and several prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |