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Robert Bruce McINTOSH

Regimental number19
Place of birthDundee Scotland
Other NamesMC
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationWoolpresser
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFriend, Frank Webber, Commonwealth Hotel, Burketown, Queensland
Enlistment date18 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentArmourer Sergeant
Unit name15th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Companion of the Distinguished Service Order


Recommendation date: "15 April 1917

Military Cross


Recommendation date: Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)15th Battalion
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded the right company in the attack and showed great courage in leading his men through enemy wire which was uncut. He was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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