Regimental number | 3181 |
Place of birth | Portsoy Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Tramway motor man |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Metcalfe, Stanhope Road, Rushworth, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted the company commanders who were short of officers in organizing the advance. When the attack was checked by machine gun fire he went forward through the fire and pointed out a suitable position for dealing wiht it. In unloading an anti tank gun which had been captured, the charge exploded, injuring his hand, but he refused to leave until the next morning, continuing to supervise the supply of ammunition. His endurance and determination inspired those with him'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |