Regimental number | 3562 |
Place of birth | Avoca Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | No. 1 Creek, Avoca, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, George McVicar, No. 1 Creek, Avoca, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded Military Medal) 'Conspicuous gallantry and skill on patrol work on 20 September 1917 at Polygon Wood.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD near YPRES on 20th September 1917, this N.C.O. who assisted in laying the tapes for his Battalion, who was the main guide, displayed great coolness and stuck to his work in getting the Battalion onto the assembly position under very heavy shell fire. During the attack he laid the tape and kept direction for his Battalion, and after arriving at the final objective showed great gallantry in taking forward a patrol, staying out all night, and sending back reports at frequent intervals as to the enemy's movements. He set a splendid example to all and was untiring in his efforts to make the operations a success.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |