Regimental number | 255 |
Place of birth | Boulia, Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Engineer |
Address | Helidon, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Height | 5' 5.5" |
Weight | 128 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, John Foote McKay, Down Street, Boonah, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |