Regimental number | 125 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 'Flura', corner of New and Orchard Streets, Brighton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Arthur McCovey, 'Flura', corner of New and Orchard Streets, Brighton |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and ability during operations, when, the platoon commander having been wounded, he assumed command, and led his men with great bravery and judgment. He also carried in a man wounded over the open under close range rifle fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |