| Regimental number | 1725 |
| Place of birth | Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales |
| School | Lake Cargelligo Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Mount Boorathumb, Guabalong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, A McInnes, Mount Boorathumb, Guabalong, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Westhoek, September 1917.' Recommendation date: Mention in Corps Routine Orders Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Villers-Bretonneux, 1918 France |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 33 |
| Place of burial | Longeau British Cemetery (Plot II, Row A, Grave No. 9), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 86 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Allan and Mary MCINNES. Native of Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On three consecutive nights - 17th, 18th, 19th September near WESTHOEK he was working in the forward area in charge of the packhorses and limbers carrying S.A.A., bombs, water and rations forward. Although continually shelled he displayed great courage and determination in conducting the horses and drivers through the shell fire, and separating his horses so as to minimise the casualties, never leaving his job until it was completed. He showed a splendid example to the drivers by his courage. The work was of great importance to the men in the firing line. Three drivers were killed and two wounded, and twelve horses killed and wounded during the time they were engaged on this work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 546 Pte Colin Dugald McINNES, 12th Light Horse Regiment, died of wounds, 13 November 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
