Regimental number | 19 |
Place of birth | Dundee Scotland |
Other Names | MC |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Woolpresser |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Friend, Frank Webber, Commonwealth Hotel, Burketown, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Armourer Sergeant |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |