Regimental number | 2404 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Mrs Connors, 738 Clarence Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Foster Mother, Mrs A Connors, 738 Clarence Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. For three days and nights continuously he tended the wounded, carrying them to the dressing station under intense shell fire and totally regardless of danger. The battalion casualties reached 241, and his energy and self-sacrifice were beyond praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |