| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Footscray Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Manufacturers agent |
| Address | Berwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, W G Paterson, Berwick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 52nd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 39th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Brevet Major Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He reorganized and led his battalion with great dash and skill to its objective after it had been somewhat disorganized owing to the effect of enemy gas shells. He personally silenced an enemy machine gun, and was responsible for the capture of two others, and his courage and splendid example had an excellent effect upon his men. He was wounded whilst supervising the consolidation of the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal |