Regimental number | 1689 |
Place of birth | Linlithgow Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Perrets Hill, Bundamba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, James Innes, 66 Erkside, Musselburg, Midlothian, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship an individual in the Headquarters embarked. Two ships left Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion: HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915 and HMAT A41 Bakara on 5 November 1915 | |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship an individual in the Headquarters embarked. Two ships left Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion: HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915 and HMAT A41 Bakara on 5 November 1915 | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 1-2 September 1918. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 1st October during the attack on ESTREES this N.C.O. displayed remarkable bravery, coolness, initiative and devotion to duty. As Commander and No. 1 of his Lewis gun Section he was an inspiring example to the men and handled his gun and team with such tact and cleverness that he succeeded in outflanking a very strong enemy post, and captured a number of prisoners. Throughout the operation he was untiring in his efforts and his splendid work cannot be too highly praised.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Ipswich Cemetery |