| Regimental number | 4206 |
| Place of birth | Mudgee New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bunnaway PO, Bunnaway, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs I McWhirter, PO, Binnaway, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Clery-sur-Somme on 31 august 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of 31st August 1918, during very heavy enemy shelling of the cross roads and bridges near CLERY-sur-SOMME, west of PERONNE, some Engineers were wounded on one of the bridges they were repairing. Privates COLLESS and McWHIRTER, without thought of personal safety immediately went to their assistance, having to erect a plank on which to cross the bridge. They bandaged and carried one man back to the R.A.P., a distance of some 200 yards. They immediately returned and brought another man from the same place. During the whole of this time the enemy continuously shelled the bridges and cross roads, securing three direct hits on the bridges.'
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
