| Regimental number | 2411 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Rae Reid, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF47 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF45 Promotion date: Temporary CAPT Unit: INF45 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Card Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As battalion intelligence officer he was making a reconnaissance when the enemy attack developed. Finding a Lewis gun, whose crew had become casualties, he kept it in action until it was no longer serviceable, checking the enemy's advance. He then took charge of a platoon and organized a strong resistance, next he opened up a liaison with neighbouring units, and sent information back to battalion headquarters. His energy and resource were most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Miiltary Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
