| Regimental number | 1622 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Markinch Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs W M Reid c/o H Ross, Siding, 640 Barrabupp, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 4 Pioneer Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 4 Pioneer Btn Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a party on tunnel construction. When the hostile attack developed, he promptly disposed of his men to the best advantage, and it was mainly through his valuable assistance that a portion of the line was held intact. Throughout the atack he displayed the greatest courage and coolness under intense enfilading rifle and machine gun fire, moving about, regardless of danger, and encouraging and directing the fire of his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |