| Regimental number | 525 |
| Place of birth | Lanark Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | lronworker |
| Address | Regent Street, Sandy Bay, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Elsie D McRoberts, 9 Regent Street, Sandy Bay, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great bravery and devotion to duty at DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on 5th April 1918. When ammunition was wanted in the front line he led a party across exposed ground, under heavy Machine gun and Rifle fire, and safely delivered the ammunition. Later in the day when the position was critical he led a mixed platoon in a counter-attack, after his Officer had been mortally wounded, drove back the enemy and re-established the front line. His coolness and personal courage under very trying circumstances were of the greatest possible assistance in restoring the original line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. |
| Family/military connections | Brother-in-law: 997 Sergeant Colin CLARK, 40th Bn, died of wounds, 29 March 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 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
