Regimental number | 2965 |
Place of birth | Nymagee New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Charleville, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, Jack Lilley, Wrighville, via Cobar, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as stretcher bearer. He carried on his work under direct machine gun and rifle fire, and rendered splendid service in attending to the wounded of all battalions. He showed magnificent coolness and devotion to duty, and many men owe their lives to his courage in the face of heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |