| Regimental number | 1468 |
| Place of birth | Stawell Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hopetoun, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs John Webster, Glenthompson, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1322 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the whole action east of YPRES on 20th to 23rd September 1917 Pte. McPHERSON displayed great coolness and resource. On one occasion a shell buried a man close by him, regardless of heavy shelling, he immediately dug this man out. He at all times set a splendid example to all who came in contact with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: MM Bar Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
