| Regimental number | 555 |
| Other Names | GRAHAM, William Johnstone |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Address | 32 Kippax Street, Surry, Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Isabella Graham, 32 Kippax Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF18 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For gallantry and devotion to duty at all times during operations. (Pozieres) Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches For excellent work as Regimental Sergeant Major from 10 April to 16 August 1916, and coolness and courage at all times particularly during period at Pozieres. Recommendation date: Military Cross For initiative in collecting ammunition from casualties and sending continuous supply to the front line thus assisting ably to stop strong enemy attack. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable assistance in collecting rifle grenades from casualties under heavy machine gun and shell fire, and sending them forward to where they were needed to stop an enemy bombing attack. His skilful organization of carrying parties and maintenance of the supply of ammunition during a very critical period was most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |