| Regimental number | 349 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mansfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Greenway, Mansfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 19 April 1917. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', No. 30474 12 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 (17 June 1919). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He greatly distinguished himself by the capable and cool manner in which he handled his section after its commander had been wounded. They were under heavy fire during the greater part of the day, and his coolness and careful handling were responsible for keeping down the casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 822 Lt Fred GREENWAY, 22nd Bn, returned to Australia, 9 August 1919; 1154 Pte Robert GREENWAY, 24th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919; 1888 Pte Joseph George GREENWAY, returned to Australia, 21 April 1918. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
