| Regimental number | 6535 |
| Place of birth | Flinders, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gleniera, Flinders, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Buchanan, Gleniera, Flinders, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Zonnebeke on 14 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 14th October, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE, Lieutenant ANDREWS with Sergeant BUCHANAN were assisting with the advance of the two guns to their forward position after the attack. The Officer was wounded. Sergeant BUCHANAN, under heavy shell fire, at once took charge and by his work, determination and example completed the work of getting both guns into their advanced position. This is but one example of the sterling service and conduct of this N.C.O. throughout the recent operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
