Regimental number | 2635 |
Place of birth | Ashfield New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Stockman |
Address | Tuaburra, via Aramac, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Duncan Ferguson, Mittagong, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A22 Rangatira on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2635A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This NCO left Australia in September 1914 and took part in the landing at Gallipoli, has fought at Pozieres, Langincourt and Bullecourt. He also took part in the fighting near Warneton in july and August 1917, and again at Passchendaele on October 4th and 10th October 1917. This NCO has set a fine example of devotion to duty; he has never been away from his unit since November 1916. He is always an example to all around him of personal bravery under fire, and has successfully led his section in action under very arduous conditions.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Discharged on 25th April, 1919, Sydney |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details | 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |