Regimental number | 2383 |
Place of birth | Daylesford, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Hepburn, near Daylesford, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M McKinnon, Hepburn, near Daylesford, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Daylesford, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Brigade Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the attack East of YPRES on the 20th September, 1917. In the face of severe rifle fire and shelling, he brought his Mortar into position and rendered most valuable assistance by entirely breaking the enemy reorganisation for counter attack opposite his front.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Franklinford Cemetery |