| Regimental number | 1676 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | 34 Nithsdale Street, Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward A Kearns, 24 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For great gallantry and resource near Proyart on 17 August, 1918. While searching for wounded, this non-commissioned officer located a large party of the enemy. He worked round and took them by surprise from the rear, ordering them to surrender. The enemy at once dashed for the trenches, but he succeeded in capturing five and a machine gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
