Regimental number | 2699 |
Place of birth | N/A New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Cabramatta, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, William B Rae, Cabramatta, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, 28 December 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette', 24 October 1918. Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Recommended for consistent good work in handling his Lewis Machine Gun Section during operations north west of POZIERES from 5th to 11th August, 1916. He was of invaluable assistance to Sergeant MURDOCK who was in command of 15th Battalion Lewis Machine Gun Sections in selection of gun positions, organising gun teams, supply of ammunition and rations. He came under special notice during operations against enemy positions on 8th/9th August, 1916, and 9th/10th August, 1916, for the cool and courageous way he handled his guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As battalion intelligence officer, his work with a party of scouts was of the greatest service, both in attack and defence, his information being both accurate and comprehensive.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |