| Regimental number | 927 |
| Place of birth | Mitcham Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Leather dresser |
| Address | Dundas Street, South Preston, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie McDougall, Dundas Street, South Preston, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in establishing and maintaining communications.' (Near Zillebeke August 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He established and maintained communication by telephone from his observation post to his battery, in face of heavy hostile barrage, and thus registered his battery. The instant this had been done the enemy counter attacked, and he at once transmitted the necessary signals for group information. Throughout the operation he displayed the utmost courage, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
