Regimental number | 3398 |
Other Names | MACPHERSON |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Brighton, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M C McPherson, 30 Durant Street, Brighton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Division Salvage Company |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent good service and devotion to duty from 25th February to 16th September, 1918, especially while in the STRAZEELE Sector from 13th April to 30th July, 1918, in connection with the salvage of Government and civilian property from Forward Areas subjected to enemy shell fire. At all times by his cheerful manner and disregard of danger he has set an excellent example to the men of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |