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MCCOLL, Hugh
Personal Details
| Service Number: | Officer |
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| Enlisted: | 18 February 1916 |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 3rd Divisional Train |
| Born: | Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 12 March 1890 |
| Home Town: | Mont Albert North, Whitehorse, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Melbourne Church of England, Grammar School, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation: | Auctioneer |
| Memorials: | Bendigo St. Andrews Presbyterian Church "They Died That We May Live" Roll of Honor |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 18 Feb 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, Officer, 3rd Divisional Train | |
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| 3 Jun 1916: | Embarked AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, 3rd Divisional Train, HMAT Persic A34 | |
| 18 Oct 1916: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant | |
| 21 Jun 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 3rd Divisional Train |
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Military Cross
Recommendation:-
‘At PLOEGSTREET WOOD from the 26th May to 13th June 1917, this officer was in charge of TRENCH TRAMWAYS. The lines were shelled daily and frequently damaged, and casualties to animals heavy, but, owing to the initiative of this Officer, especially during the offensive operations on the 7th June, all demands for transport of Ammunition, Grenades, Stores, etc were met. His camp was frequently shelled and gassed. Throughout the operations he showed great coolness and courage, and was a splendid example to his men’.
3rd Div: Train. A.A.S.C.