| Regimental number | 1402 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Booking clerk |
| Address | 7 Percy Street, Prahran, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Uncle, James Rae, Scottish Farmers Dairy Camp, Harmony Row, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 7th June, 1917, during operations south of MESSINES this man showed splendid pluck and determination whilst carrying despatches from the BLACK LINE top the rear. On several occasions when the enemy barrage was at its heaviest, he succeeded in taking back important information from his Officer to Battalion Headquarters. He rendered excellent service throughout the operation, and set a fine example to his comrades by his gallant action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
