| Regimental number | 6617 |
| Place of birth | Elliminyt, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Elliminyt via Colac, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J F Ballagh, Elliminyt, via Colac, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work between Vauillers and Lihons on 9 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between VAUVILLERS and LIHONS, Private BALLAGH with Lance Corporal ANDREWS as Lewis Gunners behaved most gallantly under very heavy Machine Gun fire. In spite of the heavy fire from the enemy these two gunners were most energetic with their Lewis Guns, keeping well ahead of their Company. They succeeded in putting three enemy Machine guns out of action and accounted for at least 40 of the enemy. Their example and fine courage were undoubtedly a great help in the success of the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1236 Sapper John David BALLAGH, 4th Divisional Signal Company, returned to Australia, 23 July 1919; 2324 Pte James Lewis BALLAGH, 2nd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 4 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Colac Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
