| Regimental number | 392 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Tailor's cutter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Macpherson, Masombine, Howard Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 4, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/9/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations subsequent to 8th August 1918, Sergeant MACPHERSON has shown untiring energy in controlling a sub-section of machine guns. In the attack at FRAMERVILLE, near AMIENS, on 11th August 1918, he used his guns with effect in spite of enemy resistance, and carried out a reconnaissance for positions at great personal risk, locating enemy posts which he helped to capture. His work is always excellent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
