Regimental number | 697 |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Bedmaker |
Address | 321 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 162 lbs |
Next of kin | R McCleery, 321 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Served in the 11th Infantry (Goldfields); at time of enlistment was serving in the 84th Infantry. |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, F Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Refers 25 April 1915. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29251 (5 August 1915); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 111 (28 October 1915). Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and ability on the 25th April, 1915. After the landing at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles) he led an attack on a strongly held position, and by his bravery and the ability with which he handled his force, he succeeded in gaining the position.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8858 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 2 March 1915. Wounded in action, 3 May 1915 (bullet wound, arm); admitted to 1st Australian General Hospital, Heliopolis, 8 May 1915; transferred to Australian and New Zealand Convalescent Hospital, Helouan, 24 June 1915. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal, 15 July 1915. Mentioned in Despatches, 5 August 1915. Boarded at Grand Hotel, Helouan, while awaiting transport to Australia. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Honorata', 29 July 1915. Admitted to 8th Australian General Hospital; further treatment (6 months) recommended, 7 December 1915. Discharged (medically unfit), 11 June 1917) Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Age at enlistment incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as 37. |