Michael Verdon GALLAGHER

Regimental number1534
Place of birthSt Bathans, New Zealand
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSteward
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.4
Height5' 7"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Patrick J. Gallagher, Dunedin, New Zealand
Previous military serviceNil ('evaded service')
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Place of enlistmentClaremont, Tasmania
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Hawkes Bay on 28 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1918
Discharge date11 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, remaining at duty, 11 September 1017.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mamari', 21 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: debility), 11 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 July 1934 Auckland
SourcesNAA: B2455, GALLAGHER Michael Verdon