| Regimental number | 4565 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Glasshouse Road, Collingwood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 41 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M O'Brien, Glasshouse Road, Collingwood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES on 2nd August, 1916, he was in charge of the Battalion stretcher bearers whom he organised and controlled particularly well. It was largely owing to his example and help that the stretcher bearers performed much excellent work. He made frequent trips to and from dressing station to front line under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
