| Regimental number | 2200 |
| Place of birth | Norwood, South Australia |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | 103 Edward Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.1 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Mulroney, 103 Edward Street, Norwood, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 11th September, 1918, near Vendelles, N.W. of St. Quentin, this N.C.O. showed conspicuous bravery and determined fighting ability during an attack by his platoon, without artillery support. During each successive bound in an advance of 1500 yards, Sgt. Mulroney was first to start forward, setting a magnificent example throughout. In the final stage he dashed forward over 200 yards of open ground, and was first man into the enemy trenches, where he succeeded in killing two of the enemy before anyone else of the platoon got in. During a strong hostile counter-attack which followed, he showed great courage under intense shell-fire and, handling his men with the utmost coolness, beat off the attack with loss to the enemy.'
MM and Bar Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 1 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment: cessation of hostilities), 13 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 85 |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MULRONEY William John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
