Regimental number | 30 |
Place of birth | Londonderry, Ireland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Seaman |
Address | 11 Galton Street, Liverpool, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 37 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs E Carvell, 11 Galton Street, Liverpool, England |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | RSM |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his machine gun with great courage and determination, repeatedly beating off enemy attacks. Later, when practically surrounded, he carried his gun back, killing two of the enemy, and again brought his gun into action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Sources | NAA: B2455, McKEOWN Thomas |