Regimental number | 1077 |
Place of birth | Hatton Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, W Wallace, Bogengarrie, Cruden, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 406 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations along the MENIN ROAD east of YPRES on 20th September he was in charge of a party engaged on the construction of a strong point at LONE HOUSE near POLYGON WOOD. He carried out his duties in a remarkably able and gallant manner and when his officer and another Corporal were hit he went out to try and assist them in the face of heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |