Regimental number | 16085 |
Place of birth | Walgett New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Law clerk |
Address | Narrabri, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Father, John M McDonald, Narrabri, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 1st Field Squadron Engineers - Special Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For general good service. He has given very considerable assistance both as quartermaster sergeant and squadron sergeant major. He has shown exceptional energy in assisting to keep up the standard of efficiency of the squadron in spite of the large number of untrained sappers and drivers sent to this unit. He handles the men tactfully and well, and the discipline of the unit is due very largely to his energy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |