| Regimental number | 207 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | 'Sunny Bray', Ecclefectham, Dumfriesshire, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Irvine, 'Sunny Brae', Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuopus gallantry in the assult on the Hindenburg Line when he responded to an urgent call for a reinforcement for the Tramway cutting with 20 men and eventually covered the retirement from that point. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the assault on part of the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May. He responded to an urgent call for a reinforcement for the Tramway cutting with 2 men and eventually covered the retirement from that point. Later whilst Sergeant IRVING was leading a party to repel a bomb attack he was wounded and Corporal Davidson then completed the dispersal of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
