| Regimental number | 2257 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Claremont Street, Ithaca, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alexander Cargill, Claremont Street, Ithaca, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during an attack on enemy trenches. When his platoon was held up by a strong machine gun post, he rushed forward and placed his Lewis gun on the enemy trench slight to a flank and swept it with his fire, effectually silencing the machine guns. His act of courage and promptitude enabled the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2129 Pte William CARGILL, 4 Bn, killed in action, 6-9 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
