| Regimental number | 2446 |
| Place of birth | Howlong New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mt Pleasant, Wagga, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McPherson, Mt Pleasant, Wagga, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BONY from 29th September to 2nd October 1918, this man showed great courage, initiative and devotion duty in pushing forward often under heavy machine gun and rifle fire from our advanced positions to places from which he could snipe enemy Machine Gunners. His work had most valuable results and his coolness and skill were a source of constant inspiration to all his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
