| Regimental number | 758 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Rawson Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Christina Dick, Rawson Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative on night of 3rd/4th March, 1918 during raid on enemy trenches in vicinity of WARNETON. This N.C.O. was a member of a communication trench storming party, and led his men with great dash, clearing the trench and personally killing three enemy. He climbed the parapet alone and bombed a group of the enemy holding up one of our parties succeeding in dispersing them. He also carried a wounded mate back to our trenches. During the whole action he exhibited the greatest bravery. and was a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
