| Regimental number | 1428 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kiloyth, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Powell Street, West Wallsend, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs R Young, Powell Street, West Wallsend Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', fourth Supplement, No. 29664, 11 July 1916; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176, 30 November 1916. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. When his company commander and six other ranks were buried, although himself badly shaken, he assisted to dig them out. Later he organized the repairing of the trench. He set a fine example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On reaching the outskirts of a village with a patrol, two machine guns opened fire 15 yaard to his right and a post faced him in front. He immediately dealt with the situation sending a section against the guns and leading an assault on the post himself forcing them to beat a hasty retreat.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
