| Regimental number | 1176 |
| Place of birth | Stawell Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Angus McInnes, Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Mont St.Quentin on 2 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations on 2nd September 1918, East of MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, Lance Corporal McINNES was carrying despatches between Battalion Headquarters and Brigade Forward Station on horseback. He repeatedly rode through a very heavy enemy barrage. Though his comrade was wounded, he carried on alone, and his courage in spite of the very heavy enemy fire was most marked. he showed conspicuous courage during the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
