Regimental number | 922 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Mineral water employee |
Address | 197 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Dorothea McFarlane, 197 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. was in charge of a Stokes gun during an enemy attack on 14th May, 1918 near MORLANCOURT. He and his team mounted the parapet and used their rifles with splendid effect when the enemy had pressed too close during which time 2 of his team were wounded. With one other man he served the gun for the counter attack under intense enemy barrage, displaying great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal, Military Medal. |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery |