| Regimental number | 1626 |
| Place of birth | Cobden Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | C H Ogilvie, Cobden, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations East of VILLE-sur-ANCRE, South West of ALBERT, on the night of 3rd/4th July 1918. Corporal OGILVIE was in charge of two sections and while advancing on his objective encountered an enemy machine gun which was holding up the advance of the two right sections. He opened fire with one section and led the other section to a flank and engaged the enemy strong point with rifle grenades, finally rushing and capturing the post. He then moved forward and established he men on the objective. Later, when they were heavily shelled,he took his men forward, thus avoiding many casualties. He displayed excellent judgment and leadership throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 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
