54, Private Harold Stuart Clifton 1st Machine Gun Squadron AIF _______________________________________________________ ADFA Database National Archives – Service Record Picture Source –Mapping Our Anzacs
MACDONALD, Roderick Francis
649, Corporal Roderick Francis Macdonald 10th Battalion AIF Killed in Action – 30th July 1918 ______________________________________________________ ADFA Database National Archives – Service Record Australian War Graves Further Reading – 10th Battalion Picture Source – Mapping Our Anzacs
McINTOSH, Robert Bruce MC
19, Captain Robert Bruce Mcintosh MC 15th Battalion AIF Awarded Military Cross – 4th October 1917 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded the right company in the attack and showed great courage in leading his men through enemy wire which was uncut. He was severely wounded.’ _______________________________________________________ ADFA Database National Archives –
McKILLOP, Robert Alexander MC
Captain Robert Alexander McKillop MC 13th Battalion AIF Awarded Military Cross – 4th February 1919 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When our troops were being subjected to sniping, he pushed his company forward, brushing aside all opposition, and established a line well ahead. He also commanded a successful night raid, capturing ten prisoners
McLEAN, William Malcolm MC
930, 2nd Lieutenant William Malcolm McLean MC 41st Battalion AIF Awarded Military Cross – 23rd May 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of an advanced post. He remained in this post for sixty hours under continuous shell fire and the most trying weather conditions, which rendered the post a sea
MACPHERSON, Allan Stuart MC
Major Allan Stuart Macpherson MC 3rd Division Artillery AIF Awarded Military Cross – 8th November 1917 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. An enemy shell ignited an ammunition dump. He at once jumped into the pit and with his hands pulled out the burning cartridges, threw earth on the fire, and succeeded in extinguishing
MATSON, Thomas DSO
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Matson DSO Australian Army Veterinary Corps Awarded Distinguished Service Order – 7th March 1917 ‘Excellent services, resource and devotion to duty, as ADVS of the Division.’ Awarded Mention in Despatches – 1st June 1917 Awarded Mention in Despatches – 31st December 1918 _______________________________________________________ ADFA Database National Archives – Service Record Picture Source –
MEYERS, Ernest Henry William MC & 2 Bars
1903, Lieutenant Ernest Henry William Meyers MC & 2 Bars 9th Battalion AIF Awarded Military Cross – 7th August 1918 ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in the attac with great dash and initiative, showing high qualities of leadership. When the final objective was captured he carried out reconnaissances in
McKAY, Samuel
2436, Private Samuel McKay 37th Battalion AIF As per the back of this photo Samuel McKay seated third from the left front row. As can be seen from the entry on his service record, amputation of his right leg. _______________________________________________________ ADFA Database National Archives – Service Record Further Reading – The Thirty-Seventh – History of
TURNER, Edward John
5962 & 8985, Driver Edward John (Jack) Turner Australian Army Service Corps Edward John Turner was born on the 7th of January, 1892 in the family homestead at Emu Flat, about 6 kilometers south-west of Clare and about 140 kilometers north of Adelaide. He was the second youngest of 8 children born to Alfred John
