| Regimental number | 7869 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Vic |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Geelong West, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Brother, W Heagney, c/o Mrs Walsh, 57 French Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | No 1 Australian General Hospital |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on 9th and 10th August, 1918 at ROSIERES Lance Corporal HEAGNEY was in charge of a stretcher bearer squad during the advance of the Second and Third Brigades and showed great courage and initiative under heavy hostile machine gun fire. In spite of the great danger and difficulties incurred during the advance he was always able to keep in touch with the Regimental Medical Officer and by his pluck and initiative greatly facilitated the evacuation of the wounded, at the same time setting a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
