| Regimental number | 2655 |
| Place of birth | Neerim South, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Neerim South, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Gleeson, Neerim South, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Melbourne, 2 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 16 November 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 30 December 1916; taken on strength, 58th Bn, 7 February 1917. Treated at 45th Casualty Clearing Station, 11 March 1917 (pneumonia); transferred to 12th General Hospital, Rouen, 16 March 1917 (pleurisy). Discharged to Base Depot, 31 March 1917; rejoined unit, 21 April 1917. Wounded in action, 10 May 1917 (shrapnel wound, right arm and thigh); admitted to 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, 11 May 1917; rejoined unit, 16 May 1917. Wounded in action, 25 September 1917 (shrapnel wound, right knee and shoulder, severe). Admitted to 16th USA General Hospital, Le Treport, 30 September 1917. Transferred to England, 15 October 1917; admitted to King George Military Hospital, Stamford Street, London, 17 October 1917. Transferred to No. 2 Auxiliary hospital, Southall, 13 November 1917; discharged from hospital, 27 November 1917, and granted furlough to report to No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 11 December 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Euripides', 30 January 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 21 March 1918; discharged, 4 July 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
