Regimental number | 2427 |
Place of birth | Dixie Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Dixie, Terang, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Tehan, Dixie, Terang, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a scout. During the attack he was continuously out in front of the leading line, locating and attacking machine guns, two of which he put out of action single handed. He located a battery of field guns, and put one of them out of action by bombing the gunners. Throughout the operations he rendered valuable service in carrying messages and reconnoitring locating, and mopping up enemy strong points.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 61 |
Place of burial | Terang Cemetery, Victoria |