| Regimental number | 2201 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butter cutter |
| Address | 18 Goodsall Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C Paterson, 18 Goodsall Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF20 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF20 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in leading a patrol and successfully connecting with Company on the left thus enabling the Company to continue the advance.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations in front of LAGNICOURT on the 15th April, Sergeant PATERSON did excellent work in leading a patrol which had been sent out to link up with the company on his left. He successfully connected up despite strong opposition fromt he enemy which PATERSON met with great dash and fearlessness. At times the left flank of his company was threatened to be overcome by the enemy and it was due to this N.C.O.'s actions and courageous behaviour that the company was able to continue the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |