| Regimental number | 386 |
| Place of birth | Darvel Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Ruby Vale via Anakie, Central Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Ann Pritchard, Ruby Vale via Anakie, Central Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While this man was in charge of a gun team in a tank, a direct hit set it on fire. Although it was burning firecely, he got out a wounded comrade, the gun, and several ammunition boxes. He then mounted the gun under heavy shell fire and stopped the enemy in a rush on his party. He showed consummate coolness at a critical moment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
