| Regimental number | 8950 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Dairyman |
| Address | Mybrun, via Byron Bay, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mrs A M Mountcastle, Mybrun, via Byron Bay, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work on 29 October 1917 near Ypres.' Recommendation date: Mention in Corps Routine Orders Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th October, 1917, whilst proceeding along the MENIN Road east of YPRES, this Driver's team came under heavy enemy shell fire. As the result of a shell bursting in the roadway a number of planks were thrown among the horses, but Driver MOUNTCASTLE, by his coolness and resourcefulness, succeeded in getting the team clear - thus averting probable casualties to men and horses. He carried on until the gun carriage was eventually thrown bodily into a shell hole. He set a splendid example to all ranks present.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
