| Regimental number | 4407 |
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 94 South Parade, Auburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Duncan, 49 Victoria Street, Dundee, Scotland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked, 28 May 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 7 June 1916. Proceeded overseas to France from England, 9 September 1916; taken on strength, 17th Bn, Belgium, 24 September 1919. Admitted to hospital, 5 January 1917; rejoined Bn, 17 January 1917 (no further details). Wounded in action, 20 September 1917 (gun shot wound face), and admitted to 1st Australian Field Ambulance; transferred to 30th General Hospital, Calais, 26 (?) September 1917; discharged to 2nd Australian General Base Depot, Havre, 6 October 1917; rejoined Bn, 20 October 1917. Appointed Lance Corporal, 19 January 1918. Admitted to 5th Australian Field Ambulance, 18 September 1918 (impetigo); transferred to 41st Casualty Clearing Station, 21 September 1918; to 5th General Hospital, Rouen, 25 September 1918; discharged to Australian Infantry Base Depot, Havre, 12 October 1918; rejoined Bn, 25 October 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 29 October 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 14 November 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 4 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 29 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 July 1919; discharged, Sydney, 19 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
