Regimental number | 141 |
Place of birth | Scone New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Cook's Hill, Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Hugh McPhee, Scone, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 6th Australian Light Horse |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has consistently proved himself a cool, fearless leader of men. On 8 August 1918, in the vicinity of Aecroch Wood, when the platoon commander was wounded, he immediately assumed command, and, correctly appreciating the situation led his men into position on a threatened flank. In recent operations he organized carrying parties for rations and ammunition, displaying organizing ability of a very high order, and assisting his company commander in a most able manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |