'Is brought under notice for splendid work and gallantry during operations near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. When the Red Line was very heavily shelled, he by his cool example steadied the men around him. At one time the enemy barrage was so heavy that the trenches were being obliterated. This man appreciated the situation and getting those around him together, he led them out to the front and into shell holes where they were safer. He thereby saved many casualties. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Regimental number	6131
Date of birth	8 November 1897
Place of birth	Edinburgh, Scotland
Religion	Presbyterian
Occupation	Horse driver
Address	Perth, Western Australia
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	18.3
Height	5' 6.5"
Weight	130 lbs
Next of kin	Father, James Ochiltree, 87 Cambridge Street, Leederville, Western Australia
Previous military service	Served 1 month in the Militia; thereafter in Exempt Area.
Enlistment date	3 March 1916
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	16th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/33/4
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 7 August 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	16th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Military Medal Recommendation date: 1 October 1917
Fate	Returned to Australia 3 September 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'Is brought under notice for splendid work and gallantry during operations near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. When the Red Line was very heavily shelled, he by his cool example steadied the men around him. At one time the enemy barrage was so heavy that the trenches were being obliterated. This man appreciated the situation and getting those around him together, he led them out to the front and into shell holes where they were safer. He thereby saved many casualties. He is recommended for distinction.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: 7 March 1918
Discharge date	17 November 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Tried by Field General Court Martial, 10 February 1918; found Guilty of being Absent without Leave, 31 December 1917-18 January 1918; sentenced to 90 days' Field Punishment No 2. Tried by District Court Martial, 17 November 1918, on charge of being Absent without Leave, 2 December 1918-19 February 1919; sentenced to 6 months' detention; 90 days remitted; further 30 days remitted, 23 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Barambah', 3 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 17 November 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No W62463.
Sources	NAA: B2455, OCHILTREE Andrew

Andrew OCHILTREE