| Regimental number | 164 |
| Place of birth | Manchester England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McRae, Wowan, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Divisional Cyclist Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 12/6/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For extreme gallantry and devotion to duty on 18th September 1918 near Le Verquier, North West of St. Quentin. Sapper McRae was in charge of the LOOP Set allotted to the 12th A.I. Brigade forward party during the operations on 18th September 1918. Advancing behind the Infantry waves he kept his party and instruments together until the objective of the forward station was reached and although the party was heavily laden with instruments and accumulators and hampered by shell, and machine gun fire, he lost not time in reaching his station, setting up the instrument and getting urgent and important messages through to Brigade Headquarters. Owing to shell fire, the telephone lines were constantly cut, but Sapper McRae by his gallantry, energy and skill, was responsible for providing a sure means of communication.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
