| Regimental number | 504 |
| Place of birth | Amphitheatre Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Amphitheatre, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, W John Looney, Amphitheatre, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal (awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal) Refers 1 April-2 October 1918. Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For very gallant conduct and devotion to duty. Throughout the whole period from 1 April to September 1918, he has taken active part in all operations in which the battalion was concerned, carrying out his duties with skill and courage of the highest order. His ability and command have many times saved his platoon from a difficult situation. His zeal in his work has always been unflagging.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |