| Regimental number | 4449 |
| Place of birth | Capella Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Foreman porter |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Barry, Gracemere, Central Railway, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operation near HAMEL WOOD, east of CORBIE, on 4th July, 1918. This N.C.O. was in charge of A.M.C. details of the Battalion, and with utter disregard for his own personal safety during the advance,attended wounded in the open under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Later when the R.A.P. was established he worked without any rest until late in the day assisting in the dressing of the wounded. By his magnificent conduct and perseverance he set an excellent example to his men as has been the case on all previous occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 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
