Regimental number | 2087 |
Place of birth | Gourock, Scotland |
Religion | United Free |
Occupation | Stationhand |
Address | South Gap Station, Port Augusta, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Eliza Black, Underwood, Woodend Road, Newlands, Glasgow, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Light Horse Details |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rushed hios machine gun into position, and repelled an enemy counter attack under very heavy fire. He assisted in holding a most important position, and by his courage and resource saved a critical situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 48 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |