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Peter McCOWAN

Regimental number191
Place of birthPerth Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressKelvin Grove, Mackay, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Peter McCowan, St Catherines Road, Perth, Scotland
Enlistment date9 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 16 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Refers 2 May 1918
Recommendation date: "Unspecified

Military Cross


Refers 2 May 1918.
Recommendation date: Unspecified"

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when sent with his troops to reinforce a post when the enemy were threatening an attack. He led a bayonet charge, and drove off the enemy. Again the enemy attacked, but this officer, though wounded in the leg, rallied his men and successfully held the position. He set a fine example of courage and determination to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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