| Regimental number | 1716 |
| Place of birth | Congupna Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Peak Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Allen McPherson, Peak Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Harbonnieres 8 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Whilst engaged in the operations near HARBONNIERES, East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 8th August 1918, he displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty under heavy machine gun rifle fire and controlled two guns in a manner so efficient as to render invaluable assistance to the infantry by inflicting many casualties on the enemy. Throughout the operations he set a splendid example to all with whom he came in contact.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |