| Regimental number | 3864 |
| Place of birth | Brighton Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Rubber worker |
| Address | 33 Vale Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J O'Donnell, 33 Vale Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. At PERONNE on 2nd September 1918, as a Company Runner, he carried important messages from the front line to Battalion Headquarters under very heavy shell and machine gun fire through a gassed area. He maintained communication with flank units and throughout the whole of the operations displayed tireless zeal and personal bravery under very trying conditions. He set an inspiring example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
