| Regimental number | 3943 |
| Other Names | Frederick Francis |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Kerang, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Whitelaw, Murray Street, Kerang, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Pernois British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave 10), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 116 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Commemorated in Kerang Cemetery, Victoria. Photo: Kent Fedorowich. Parents: William Smelby and Eliza Ruth WHITELAW |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great skill and initiative when leading the attack made by his battalion. Although encountering fierce opposition, he succeeded in capturing the trench, a machine gun, and several prisoners. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 692 Sergeant Frank WHITELAW, 38th Bn, killed in action, 7-9 June 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
