Regimental number | 725 |
Place of birth | Lancefield Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Lengthsman |
Address | Gargett via Mackay, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Reilly, Gargett via Mackay, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 41st Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With his subsection he helped to repel two counter attacks, and showed great coolness under a heavy bombardment. He kept his gun in action though all his men except one were casualties, and set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |