Regimental number | 548 |
Place of birth | North Head Canada |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Salesman |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs O'Donnell, North Head, Grand Manan New Brunswick, Canada |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. When the sap was blocked he led up his platoon to the firing line across the open under heavy shell fire, and showed great coolness and courage in helping to consolidate and hold the line under trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |