Regimental number | 1102 |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Plumber |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Thomas William McDonough, 65 Primrose Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1171 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'C.Q.M.S. McDONOUGH was an original member of the 5th Battalion. He joined 57th Battalion on its formation in EGYPT and his work for the Battalion has at all times been of the very highest order. He has shown an untiring desire and careful forethought for the welfare of his Company and has always been dependable in any situation. He has invariably ensured the safe passage of hot food and rations to his men. He was wounded near VILLERS CARBONNEL on night 29th August whilst endeavouring to get hot food forward to his Company. His valuable service deserves recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |