Regimental number | 5463 |
Place of birth | Sterling Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | 29 Stanhope Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emily Whithead, 29 Stanhope Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 2 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'aFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out his work, under heavy fire, with great courage and determination. On one occasion, when his officer had become a casualty, he organized the party with great skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |