| Regimental number | 4747 |
| Place of birth | Mundooran New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mundooran, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J A Cameron, Mundooran, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and good work during the attack west of Bellenglise, north of St. Quentin, on the 18th September, 1918. He was Scout Non-commissioned officer. On the battalion reaching the objective, he took forward an exploiting patrol with a Lewis gun. He came in touch with three 5.9 howitzers and their crews. He rushed the crew six of the enemy being killed and fourteen captured. The horses were killed and owing to this the guns were captured.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
