| Regimental number | 1034 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Despatch clerk |
| Address | Wyuna Avenue, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McPhee, 129 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuously gallant conduct as messenger between Battalion Headquarters and the Companys under heavy fire.' Recommendation date: Military Medal 'For gallantry as Battalion runner at all times, also valuable services as guide.' (Pozieres). Recommendation date: Military Medal 'Displayed conspicuous gallantry in action as Battalion runner near Flers.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action near FLERS on 14th November, 1916, as Battalion runners to the front line and also as guides to carrying parties. Their coolness in action and their endurance until both were wounded in making repeated journeys under heavy fire were most praise worthy. These two soldiers [McPhee and 1026 L.R. FARNDON] were mentioned in Corps Orders for similar good work at POZIERES.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
