Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Rouchel, nr Scone, New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Grazier |
Address | Glenmora, Davies Creek, Aberdeen, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 37 |
Next of kin | Father, Mac. Cameron, Glenmora, Davies Creek, Aberdeen, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Major |
Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
Promotions |
Major Unit: 6th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date:
Unit: LH12 |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
DSO 'For continuous good work with his regiment from El Kuneitra to Damascus. On the 30th September, 1918, when Kaukah was strongly held by the enemy infantry and machine guns, he was ordered to attack the enemy's left flank with his regiment mounted. He led the charge, seized his objectives with great dash, and drove the enemy in disorder towards Damascus. Over 70 prisoners and eight machine guns were captured, in conjunction with the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. He proved himself a gallant and able leader of troops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: Bar to DSO Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Syria Medals: DSO & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Rouchel Presbyterian Cemetery, New South Wales |