Regimental number | R542 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Engine driver |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E A Wilson, 694 Kings Street, Aberdeen, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 5th South Australian Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/111/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 542 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great gallantry and initiative when commanding the company, and performed valuable service in driving off two enemy bombing parties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Date of death |