Regimental number | 5162 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Katanning PO, Katanning, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Ryan, Melrose, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is brought to notice for his very gallant conduct during our operations on the 26th September, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE. When this man's Section Commander was seriously wounded, he took command of the section ad carried on in the most efficient manner. This man's Section was on the right flank of his Company, and besides advancing against heavy opposition, he succeeded in keeping touch with the right flank division. Throughout the whole operation, he carried o most efficiently, reporting progress of the unit on the right with great regularity, and generally displayed great courage and excellent leadership. He is strongly recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |