Regimental number | 315 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Craig Dhu, Lochee, Dundee, Scotland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mrs MacGregor, Craig Dhu, Lochee, Dundee, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: LH10 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: LH10 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his troop in an attack under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and captured two enemy field guns with the crews. He set a splendid example of dash and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
Other details | War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 65 |
Place of burial | Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia |