| Regimental number | 19559 |
| Place of birth | Maldon Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Telephonist |
| Address | 20 The Avenue, Windsor, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A V Dorsa, Parker Street, Maldon, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 59th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at YPRES on 20th September 1917 he was with Lieutenant FERIA who was F.O.O. Communication by wire or visual was impossible and Gunner HALFPENNY volunteered and constantly carried messages to the Cable Head, thus keeping Group in constant touch and so enabling fire to be brought to bear on enemy lines at critical situations. These messages were carried through constant heavy shell fire, and HALFPENNY showed great coolness and an utter disregard of personal risk. Also during these present operations before "Attack Day" he has carried despatches to Batteries at all hours through Heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
