Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Importer |
Address | Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, T Horan, 46 Malvern Road, Malvern, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Chuignes on 22 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the advance on Chuignes, on 22nd August 1918. The battalion to which his section was attached met with strong opposition on their right, losing many officers. After a forward reconnaissance he collected and brought up men to safeguard the right and prevent the battalion from being enfiladed, and broke up a minor counter attack with heavy loss. Throughout the afternoon he held on, although under fire from three directions, and only withdrew when the line was secure.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |