| Regimental number | 1996 |
| Place of birth | Kyabram Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mullundung via Port Albert, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs D Gemmill, Mullundung via Port Albert, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'On the night of 19th/20th December, 1915, the final night of the evacuation of Anzac, Pte Gemmill was one of C 3 party of 22nd Battalion. This party consisted of two officers and 17 men who garrisoned about 800 yards of trenches opposite Johnston's Jolly whilst earlier parties were embarking. During this period Gemmill walked along [the] trench firing from different loop holes giving [the] enemy the impression that [the] trench was manned as usual. Since coming to France with No. 2 Pioneer Battalion, Cpl Gemmill has shown great coolness, courage and resourcefulness whilst working under shell fire on several occasions.' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
