| Regimental number | 602 |
| Place of birth | Jamestown South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Wheelwright |
| Address | Kintore Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J J 0'Neil, Kintore Street, Mile End, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty at Meteren on 23 April 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty at METEREN on 23rd April, 1918. Corporal O'NEIL led a section of bombers in an attack on the enemy's position. He personally bombed a machine gun which was causing causlaties, killing several of the crew and capturing the gun. He then led his men with great skill in a bombing attack down the trench and cleared same. Although wounded at the beginning of the attack he carried on and only led when ordered by his platoon commander. He set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty to his men. Wounded in back, not severe.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
