| Regimental number | 3863 |
| Place of birth | Newlyn Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Address | Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Kate Prendergast, 27 Mascoma Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For continuous conspicuous good work and untiring energy during the period 26th February to 20th September, 1917. Staff Sergeant PRENDERGAST has been untiring in his efforts both during active operations and when in the Training areas. His work and untiring energy especially during the operations at BULLECOURT in April, 1917, and MESSINES in June, 1917, during which period he was subjected to a heavy strain which was exceptional and I would strongly recommend him for a reward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
