Regimental number | 19807 |
Place of birth | Seymour Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 38 |
Next of kin | Brother, M McGillen, Tongala, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 30 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 24th April, 1918, east of HEILLY, between the rivers ANCRE and SOMME, this man was attached to the 8th A.F.A. Brigade Headquarters as a runner. During the heavy enemy bombardment with gas and H.E. he displayed exceptional courage, coolness, and resource in conveying despatches to batteries. He had to pass through the area which was being subjected to very heavy shell fire, and set a fine example of devotion to duty and disregard for personal safety, continuing with his work until he was wounded and evacuated.'
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Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |