| Regimental number | 1410 |
| Place of birth | Wagga Wagga New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 26 Bayswater Road, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Irving, 'Buena Vista', Fitzharding Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during operations from 29th September to 2nd October, 1918, near BONY. Lance Corporal IRVING did exceptionally good work in maintaining liaison between Battalion Headquarters and the Regimental Transport. On three occasions he visited Battalion Headquarters and on learning the new location of the Battalion reported to the Transport Officer and guided the Transport to within 5900 yards of the Front Line, and thus ensured hot food and supplies reaching the Battalion each night.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 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
