| Regimental number | 6387 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.8 |
| Height | 5' 10.75" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J McGuire, 59 Wilton Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on 31st August 1918 on MONT ST. QUENTIN, N.E. of PERONNE, this N.C.O. led his section most gallantly. He entered three dugouts alone, and returned each time with a group of prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 27 December 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis (Sec. R.C. 9, 372), Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McGUIRE Jack |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
