| Regimental number | 1197 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Wheeler |
| Address | Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary McCallum, King Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 14th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | LSGT |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps School |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Bray on 22 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near BRAY on 22nd August, 1918. His platoon Officer having been sent away on duty just prior to the attack, Sergeant McCALLUM took command, and, despite severe casualties and under heavy enemy bombardment, he succeeded in establishing his portion of the Advanced line and held it until relieved.'
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
