Robert BUCHANAN

Regimental number6535
Place of birthFlinders, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressGleniera, Flinders, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, A Buchanan, Gleniera, Flinders, Victoria
Enlistment date28 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 11
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Zonnebeke on 14 October 1917.
Recommendation date: 31 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 11 December 1918
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: 27 June 1918

Date of death14 January 1969
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery