Hector Reginald McLEOD

Regimental number4967
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBuilder
AddressLiverpool Road, Summer Hill, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, F McLeod, Liverpool Road, Summer Hill, New South Wales
Enlistment date26 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit nameAustralian Army Medical Corps, Hospital Transports Staff (No. 1 Hospital Ship, 'Karoola')
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll34th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After heavy enemy bombardment had cut his lines in thirty eight places, he succeeded in keeping up communication between battalion headquarters and an advanced report centre, and, when signallers at the letter had been wounded, he worked the lines himself. He showed great courage and determination, and sent back most useful information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919