| Regimental number | 2070 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Parramatta New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev. John Paterson, 'The Manse,' Parramatta, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 20th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 47th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 46th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES while in charge of a patrol in No Man's Land on two consecutive nights by his coolness and intelligence he carried out work of value to his Unit, on 11th/12th August, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [2071] 2nd Lt Fairlie Alexander PATERSON, 47th Bn, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
