Regimental number | 875 |
Place of birth | Peterhead Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, James Gray, Cobbi Farm, Toogoolawah, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 41st Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Refers 4-5 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a Lewis gun team in an advanced post. His gun was blown up and he himself wounded, but he at once seized an enemy machine gun and opened a destructive fire on the first counter attack, inflictjing heavy casualties. His prompt action disorganized the enemy and gave more time to the ballalion to get established. He remained at his post for the two days the battalion were in the line, although suffering a good deal from his wound.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |