Regimental number | 3845 |
Place of birth | Camberwell Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Wheelwright |
Address | 111 Simpson Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, C Maher, 17 Albert Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 4th to 11th October, 1917, this N.C.O. was in charge of a machine gun. He was wounded but refused to leave his post. His gun position was blown in by shell fire and he showed great coolness and ability in constructing a new position under very heavy shell fire and in getting his gun and men forward into it. His conduct throughout was splendid and his cheerful behaviour and fine exhibition of courage and endurance were a great example to his men and no doubt prevented the weaker ones from giving way under the continual strain.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |