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John Alexander McPHEE

Regimental number3098
Place of birthNarrandera New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressLake Edward Crookwell, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, D McPhee, Lake Edward, Crookwell, New South Wales
Enlistment date23 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 13 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 16-17 September to 31 December 1918. At all times he has shown energy and coolness under fire, with the result that his comrades in the front line have always been supplied rations, etc.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

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