Regimental number | 2029 |
Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Sheep and cattle station assistant |
Address | c/o A J Hall, York Plains, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr S O'Hara Snr, Lara, Geelong, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 9 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bronze Medal for Military Valour (Italian) Recommendation date: Military Medal (Altered fron Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near HOOGE on 20th September, 1917. Although slightly wounded 3 times prior to the day of attack remained on duty and showed splendid spirit and personal bravery in extinguishing fires around the battery, caused by the enemyUs barrage on the 20th September, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: The Bronze Medal for Military Valour (Italy) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Bronze Medal for Valour (Italy), Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |