| Regimental number | 316 |
| Place of birth | Wilkenstown England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Phillip Street, Putney, Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Annie Mercy Tallon, Phillip Street, Putney, Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Awarded DCM. Plaque in Garden of Remembrance, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous bravery on 7th August, 1915, at Lone Pine (Dardanelles). Throughout several determined attacks by the enemy, Lance-Corporal Tallon threw bombs with great effect, exposing himself freely when necessary, regardless of all personal danger. Finally his arm was blown off and he was compelled to retire. His courage and devotion to duty gave a fine example to all ranks with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 28 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 31 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
