Regimental number | 20994 |
Place of birth | Dalby Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Tailor |
Address | Mathieson Street, Dalby, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, J Paterson, Mathieson Street, Dalby, Queensland |
Previous military service | 11th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | GNR (A/BDR) |
Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 34th Battery |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36(a)/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At ZONNEBEKE on the 9th October 1917, Gunner PATERSON was telephonist to the F.O.O. and accompanied him throughout the entire Operation, at all times showing a most courageous disposition and an utter disregard for personal safety. Telephonic communication was maintained with Group under mos trying circumstances including very heavy enemy barrages, and valuable information transmitted. This man's work was of a very high order and I strongly recommend him for award.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |