| Regimental number | 865 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Tivoli, East Crescent Street, McMahons Point, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Doig, Tivoli, East Crescent Street, McMahons Point, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF17 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry on 12-13 March when he carried out valuable reconnaissance work under shell fire in the enemy's Grevillers Line and in charge of a patrol in the village on Grevillers. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Le Quesney Communal Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No. 6), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 82 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Agnes Eadie DOIG, 'Cooinoo', Turramurra, New South Wales, and the late Alexander Evans DOIG. Born at Sydney, New South Wales. |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On several occasions he carried out very valuable reconnaissance work under heavy fire. On another occasion he led out a patrol, and in spite of heavy hostile fire, ably fulfilled the duties allotted to him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Captain Charles John DOIG MC, 33rd Bn, killed in action, 1 October 1918. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
