| Regimental number | 781 |
| Place of birth | Smithtown New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driller |
| Address | Smithtown, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J McKay, Smithtown, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'When his platoon commander had been wounded in the attack on Mont St. Quentin, on the 31 August, 1918, he assumed command, and, being ordered to take on a trench position in the rear, he single handed, covered the movements of his men with rapid rifle fire, inflicting so many casualties that a hostile attack was stopped.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'During the operations on 3/4th May against the HINDENBURG Line near NOREUIL, this N.C.O. after putting a german Machine Gun out of action with a rifle grenade, led a party of 12 men into the trench, and after despatching the rest of the crew, proceeded to bomb down the trench, and got a distance of 300 yards. On his party being reduced by casualties to 5 and the enemy counter-attacking in 2 directions, he was forced to fall back 100 yards where he built a barricade which he held until relieved. It was due to his coolness, daring and determination that the relieving troops had a foothold from which to push further forward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
