| Regimental number | 1722 |
| Place of birth | Georgetown Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wolfram via Cairns, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bertha Kearney, Wolfram via Cairns, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For fine courage and initiative during the attack west of Bellenglise, north of St. Quentin, on 18-19 September, 1918. Single handed he bombed down part of front trench and captured 60 prisoners and machine guns, killing and wounding several of the enemy. He then organized a raiding party, and, going on into "No Man's Land" captured 40 more prisoners and two machine guns. He returned to the front line, and immediately commenced to consolidate the line. He did magnificent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
