Regimental number | 1188 |
Place of birth | Paterson New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Eungai, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Hugh McDonald, High Street, Morpeth, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 36th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on ST DENIS WOOD, PERONNE, on 2nd September 1918. During the initial stages of the attack heavy Machine Gun fire was encountered. This man noticing this, with great courage and deliberation worked his way forward into a position from where, by sniping, he was able to place an enemy Machine Gun out of action, notwithstanding he was under observation of enemy snipers who continually fired at him. This soldier's action in silencing the enemy Machine gun enabled a Lewis Gun to be brought forward thereby greatly assisting the attack. Private McDonald's courage and disregard of personal safety during the operation was most noticeable and his actions throughout were a great incentive to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |