Regimental number | 2767 |
Place of birth | Orange New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Walebing, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jean Tierney, The Hospital, Mount Magnet, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 44th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 4th July, 1918, during the attack on HAMEL, Private TIERNEY was in charge of a lewis gun Section. He displayed much bravery and initiative in using his section successfully in the mopping up of enemy strong points. On the morning of the 6th July, 1918, the enemy counter attacked and a few succeeded in entering portion of our trenches. When the enemy were again being driven out Private TIERNEY rendered valuable assistance with his lewis gun, killing and wounding a number of the enemy. By his display of coolness, initiative and daring throughout the operation he set a superb example to the other men of his Section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |