| Regimental number | 2396 |
| Place of birth | Undera Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | State schoo |
| Address | Undera, via Mooroopna, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J C McNeil, Undera, via Mooroopna, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal ( 'Valuable work and personal courage in patrolling lines under heavy fire, enabling Company communications to be maintained.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations 20/22nd September 1917, near POLYGON de ZONNEBEKE east of YPRES Pte. McNEIL as a runner and linesmen did valuable work at great personal risk. He patrolled his lines under heavy enemy fire and enabled company communications to be maintained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
