Regimental number | 20212 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Soldier |
Address | Maribyrnong, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, M O'Connor, Glenalva, West End, Gulgong, New South Wales |
Previous military service | A and I Staff |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | BSM (WO Class II) |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Brigade Ammunition Column |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | BSM |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period September 17th to December 31st, 1918, B.S.M. O'CONNOR has done splendid work with his battery throughout the heavy operations leading up to the cessation of hostilities. He has never failed in supplying ammunition to battery positions, often through heavy enemy shell fire, and bringing the teams out without casualties to men or animals. His coolness, initiative and devotion to duty have been a fine example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |