| Regimental number | 1695 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Edward Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William McAlister, Edward Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the HINDENBURG LINE north of BELLICOURT on 30th September, 1st October 1918. Observing that the unit immediately on his right was held up by heavy Machine Gun fire, this gallant soldier, who was in charge of a Lewis Gun team, advanced his gun section to a favourable position and engaged the enemy guns. So successful were his efforts that the crews of the guns were knocked out and the others so demoralised that the attacking company was able to continue its advance to the ultimate capture of the Machine Gun nest. It was due to this gallant soldier's initiative in giving fire co-operation and good leadership, that a very strong position was captured with a minimum of casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
