Regimental number | 2642 |
Place of birth | Cairns Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Killaloe, via Port Douglas, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Thomas Harrison, Killaloe, via Port Douglas, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'At Flaucourt on 31 August 1918 this N.C.O. was in charge of transport which was suddenly shelled heavily. Three drivers were wounded and horses killed; he himself was wounded. Nevertheless, with great courage and encurance he helped the other wounded to a place of safety, and then returned and organized the work of clearing the wreckage until he was wounded severely a second time. He set a fine example of devotion to duty under very trying conditions, and his action prevented a serious block in the traffic, which would have led to further casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 75 |
Place of burial | Cairns Cemetery, Queensland |