Regimental number | 361 |
Place of birth | Waratah Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Orchard labourer |
Address | c/o C Sheedy, Spreyton, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, C Sheedy, Spreyton, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
Place of burial | Ebblinghem Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 29), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 67 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Christopher and Annie SHEEDY, "Killarney", Spreyton, Tasmania. Native of Waratah, Tasmania |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES, FRANCE, on 21st. August 1916, A/C.S.M. SHEEDY successfully led a bombing party against enemy strong post in O.G.1 during attack by 12th Battalion. He was repeatedly knocked down by enemy percussion bombs but with great determination stuck to his work and by his courage and example his party captured this position although they were driven back by the enemy several times. This was a very important post as it was in line with our advanced line and that flank was unprotected.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |