Regimental number | 560 |
Place of birth | Hamilton, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Bank manager |
Address | Tonsdale, Geelong, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, H McDonald, Tonsdale, Geelong, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On his own initiative he attacked and captured a farm which had been taken by the enemy, thereby saving a critical situation. He has on several previous occasions done fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Militry Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |