| Regimental number | 2850 |
| Place of birth | Merino Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Merino, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Rose Elizabeth Theresa McDonald, spinster, Merino, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded) Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty while in charge of Lewis gun section.' (Near Ypres 4 October 1917) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a Lewis gun section during an attack. He was wounded three times before the second objective was reached, but he kept his gun in action until wounded again, and got it to the final objective when all the other teams had become casualties. He showed great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
