| Regimental number | 1866 |
| Place of birth | Oxley Island New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Oxley Island, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, William A McDonald, Oxley Island, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuously good service during period 16th September, 1918 to November 11th, 1918. This Non Commissioned Officer's services for the past 18 months have been above praise. In the offensive operations at VILLERS-BRETONNEUX and in the attack on the HINDENBURG Line in September 1918, he repeatedly volunteered to repair damaged telephone lines under heavy enemy barrage fire. His cheerfulness, courage and devotion to duty has been a splendid example to the Battalion Signallers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
