Regimental number | 2396 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Mary Jane Robinson, 54 Millgate Loan, Arbroath, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled three trench mortars with great courage and ability. Later with his crew he dug an emplacement in the open under very heavy fire. He set a splendid example of coolness and determination throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |