| Regimental number | 3601 |
| Place of birth | Berriwillock Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Artillery garrison |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A O'Brien, 174 Nelson Road, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 2 and Reinforcement 3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A45 Hessen on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Naruroy on 2-2 October 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Nauroy, near Bellicourt, on the night 2-3 October, 1918. His battery was subjected to heavy shell fire, and all his officers became casualties. He at once took charge of the situation, and controlled the men in such a way that the barrage that was being fired at the time was in no way interfered with. He acquainted headquarters of the position of affairs, and also sent word to the officer in charge of one of his batteries in the vicinity. Throughout he showed great coolness and ability.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |