Regimental number | 96 |
Place of birth | Wellington New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Forest Vale via Wellington, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Donald Ross, Forest Vale via Wellington, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Machine Gun Company 9 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section of four machine guns. During a heavy enemy attack he used his guns with great effect and did great execution. The courage and tenancity of this officer did much to avert a critical situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |