Regimental number | 531 |
Place of birth | Homebush Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Hotel manager |
Address | Lower Homebush, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L E McEwan, Homebush, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous ability and gallant conduct during operations South of Messines during 7 to 9 June 1917.' Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th/8th and 9th June, 1917, during operations south of MESSINES, for conspicuous ability and gallant conduct. Oly two Officers remaining with his Battalion, this N.C.O. was instrumental in leading his men to their objectives under the most trying circumstances. By his determination and personal courage he inspired great confidence in his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |