Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Elect engineer |
Address | 'Dumbarton', Commercial Road, Footscray, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, 11 Maclean Street, Patrick, Glasgow, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and skill during the attack at Mont St. Quentin on 1st September 1918, when he led his company, in face of heavy opposition, and cleared the enemy out of their positions. His determination and courage in moving forward freely and amongst his command was a splendid example to all, and of great value in the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. ^7 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |