Regimental number | 1382 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Cleaner |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine McKenzie, Holmsdale, Sutherlandshire, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
Unit name | Railway Unit, Section 4 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. These three men were the Engine Driver, Fireman, and Guard, when the attempt was made to save the two rail mounted 12 inch howitzers on the 22nd March, 1918, at Villers Faucon, and also safely saved their engine from falling into the hands of the enemy, although the track was badly broken in three places. They have also been mentioned in a special report.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |