Regimental number | 7450 |
Place of birth | Lanark Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
Address | 'Elonara', Coolong Road, Vauclause, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Wilson, Burnbank House, Coatbridge, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 14 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Howitzer Battery |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He reconnoitred the front line under heavy fire, established an O.P., and registered his battery with great skill. He has previously done very fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |