| Regimental number | 3852 |
| Place of birth | Nether Finlary Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Permanent Way Office, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McDonald, Briddeston Farm, Meagle, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. On September 1st 1918 at PERONNE, in daylight, this N.C.O. and his party of Sappers constructed a footbridge for Infantry over the first railway bridge entering PERONNE. This work was under direct observation and machine gun fire from FLAMICOURT, and was carried out deliberately, in the face of the enemy, and was completed successfully despite casualties. During September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th., in the operations round PERONNE, and throughout under all conditions of fire, he set a magnificent example of courage and coolness to the men of his Section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 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
