Regimental number | 6602 |
Place of birth | Pt Wakefield South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Shop assistant |
Address | Ardrossan, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, J McDonald, Port Wakefield, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered from Military Medal) 'Work near Bray-sur-Somme on 12-13 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal ' For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. led a fighting patrol, under heavy fire, and captured a hostile gun against heavy odds. The enemy then attempted to surround his party, but, taking the attack in flank, he captured fourteen prisoners and two machine guns. His determination led to this success'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |