| Regimental number | 940 |
| Place of birth | Warracknabeal, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kellalac, via Murtoa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs F Roberts, South Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kerang,Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Conspicuous bravery at Pozieres, 25 July 1916.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'Inspiring example of conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty.' (Near Ypres 20-22 September 1917.) Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in repulsing an enemy attack, when, his officer being wounded, he had assumed c ommand of the platoon. He showed great bravery and fine powers of leadership, under heavy fire, in organizing a counter attack and in consolidating the position gained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 13 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gassed), Melbourne, 6 August 1918. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McDONALD Frank |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
