| Regimental number | 1164 |
| Place of birth | Apsley, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Kybybolite, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jessie Ann Kealy, 25 William Street, Hyde Park, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Proyart on 8-9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the officer in charge of two platoons was wounded during an attack, this N.C.O. took charge, and, handling his men with great skill, surrounded a strong point, which he rushed at the head of his men, captuing twenty prisoners and three machine guns. This minor attack cleared the front for the remainder of the company to advance on its objective'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 85 |
| Place of burial | Apsley Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
