| Regimental number | 3792 |
| Place of birth | Muthill Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Nyah, via Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Drummond, Murthill, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Traffic Control Detachment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Conspicuous devotion to duty 1-7 October 1917, while on traffic control duty, also in attentions to wounded. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous devotion to duty during the operations East of YPRES from 1st to 7th October, 1917. On Traffic Control duty on the Circuit and MENIN Road under very heavy shell fire by their fine work and steadying influence they [DRUMMOND and 2624 2nd Corporal Edmund KELLY] assisted greatly in maintaining the steady stream of traffic which was necessary in order to maintain the supply of ammunition, rations and water to the front line. They were also of great assistance to the stretcher bearers in maintaining the steady evacuation of wounded. When their tour of duty was over they volunteered to remain on duty in order to be of any assistance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Nephew: 727 Pte James Simpson WILLOX, 60th Bn, killed in action, 19 July 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
