| Regimental number | 2002 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Ruby Cottage, Short Street, Woy Woy, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E McFadden, Ruby Cottage, Short Street, Woy Woy, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES, Private McFADDEN, who was employed as battalion runner between Headquarters and the firing line, was practically continuously on duty from the night of 5th August, 1916, until the afternoon of the 8th August, 1918. A great deal of his work had to be done at night and under heavy hostile artillery fire. He carried out his duties with the greatest bravery and coolness, never failing to deliver his messages. Military Medal awarded 28th August, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Transferred to 45th Battalion 3 April 1916. Awarded Military Medal 4 October 1916 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
