Regimental number | 5660 |
Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Somerville, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, Andrew Ross. Somerville, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and determination during the attack on the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May 1917. Whilst repelling a bomb attack the remainder of his section became casualties and Private ROSS continued the fight single handed in spite of a severe wound until the arrival of support.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |