| Regimental number | 2657 |
| Place of birth | Harrietville Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, Bernard Gallagher, Harrietville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He was No. 1 of a Lewis gun team, and his section encountered an enemy strong point with two machine guns and thirty men. All the section except him were killed. He got his gun into action, firing from the hip, and after using up two magazines, he, with two men from another section, rushed the post, and captured the two guns and seven prisoners, the only ones left alive. His prompt action and conspicuous gallantry enabled the rest of the platoon to advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
