| Regimental number | 2950 |
| Place of birth | Down, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Wynnum, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 116 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Robert McNulty, William Street, Wynnum, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A22 Rangatira on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Medium Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For courage and devotion to duty at Nord Helf East of Strazeele on 28 May 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At NORD HELF east of STRAZEELE on 28th May, 1918, these two men were acting as garrison on No. 3 gun. At about 10 p.m. an incendiary shell landed in the ammunition pit which contained nearly 100 6" bombs - most of them detonated and fuzed - and set fire to the charges. They at once dashed forward and attempted to extinguish the fire knowing that the bombs were for firing. They both sustained numerous burns. By their prompt action they saved a number of rounds and showed very exceptional courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Brisbane, 24 September 1914; taken on strength of 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, Mena, 4 April 1915. Admitted to Military Hospital, Hampstead, England, 24 August 1915 (enteric fever and pneumonia). Found guilty, Monte Video, 13 November 1915, of being absent from guard Mounting Parade at 1:45 pm, 12 November 1915: awarded 7 days' confined to Barracks. Marched in to Alexandria, Egypt, 15 January 1916; marched in to Overseas Base, Ghezireh, 19 January 1916; taken on strength of Divisional Ammunition Column, Zeitoun, 4 March 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 2 April 1916; transferred to Trench Mortar Battery, 22 May 1916; taken on strength of 21st Bn, 9 July 1916. Found guilty, 5 November 1916, of being absent without leave from 9:00 pm, 21 October to 10:00 am, 22 October 1916: awarded forfeiture of 7 days' pay. Admitted to 2nd Field Ambulance and transferred to Divisional Rest Station, 21 June 1917; discharged to duty, 29 June 1917. Rejoined unit from hospital, 1 July 1917; on leave to Paris, 16 December 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 25 December 1917. Wounded in action, admitted to 1st Australian Field Ambulance and transferred to 11th Casualty Clearing Station, 31 March 1918 (gassed); to 2nd Australian General Hospital, Boulogne, 3 April 1918; to No 1 Convalescent Depot, 13 April 1918; to No 10 Convalescent Depot, 15 April 1918; discharged to Base Details, 25 April 1918. Marched in to Australian General Base Depot, Havre, 26 April 1918; marched out to unit, 3 May 1918; rejoined unit in the field and awarded Military Medal, 11 May 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Sydney', from Taranto, Italy, 8 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 2 December 1918; discharged, 3 February 1918 (medically unfit). Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Hemmant Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McNULTY James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
