| Regimental number | 500 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 216 Vieumont, Dairy Turip, Scotland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | G Seivewright, 216 Vieumont, Dairy Turip, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on the Beaurevoir Line, east of Peronne, on 3 October, 1918, he, in company with another man, went forward after the capture of our objective to deal with a machine gun which was causing a lot of trouble and a sniper near the machine gun post. He worked his way to within 40 yards of the gun, and then, with the other man firing at the enemy post, killed two of the crew, the remainder surrendering to him. He showed marked courage and determinatio.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Inverell Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
