| Regimental number | 2095 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Dairyman |
| Address | Camberwell via Singleton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Irwin, Camberwell via Singleton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 12 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Battle of YPRES (Phase 5) 12th October 1917. Under a very heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire this man repeatedly went out and bandaged wounded comrades carrying them back to the R.A.P.. He worked without rest for 48 hours, and although completely exhausted refused to leave the line. He set a fine example of coolness and courage to the remainder of the Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 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
