Regimental number | 3595 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Perth GPO, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, John McCarthy, Barrabup, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st 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 when in charge of a Lewis gun section during an attack. All his section became casualties, but he carried the gun and ammunition forward himself. On reaching the objective he got his gun into position, and kept it in action during the whole period of consolidation, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. He rendered his company valuable support at a critical time, and set a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |