Regimental number | 900 |
Place of birth | Mt Gambier South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Carlton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Hannigan, 267 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. This man was in charge of a Stokes gun and team which was in charge of a Stokes gun and team which was instrumental in silencing an enemy strong-point which resisted by heavy machine gun fire. Later on, when in position in the front line, his gun was buried by enemy shell and the crew scattered, he extricated the gun and alone continued to fire the gun until the whole of his ammunition was expended. He did much damage to enemy's strong-point and his perseverance under trying conditions was highly commendable.'
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Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |