Regimental number | 2333 |
Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Foreman builder |
Address | 68 Alexandria Street, Crows Nest, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C McRobie, 68 Alexandria Street, Crows Nest, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | RSM |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a large rationing party. It was mainly due to his skill and fine leadership that the party twice passed through a heavy enemy barrage and shell fire with only slight casualties, and was able to deliver the rations and water.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |