| Regimental number | 6553 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cleaner |
| Address | Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B O'Loughlin, North Street, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For particularly gallant work at Mont de Merris near Strazeele on night of 2-3 June 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in putting out of action an enemy machine gun during an attack. On the first objective being reached, this gun opened fire on our troops, who were digging in. He rushed forward, bayoneted the gunner, and captured the gun. A splendid performance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
