Regimental number | 4371 |
Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Commercial traveller |
Address | 97 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M L Tynan, 97 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reorganizing his company when it came under shell fire in the assembly position for an attack. Later, he led an attack on a strong point with great dash, assisted in the consolidation, and organized carrying parties. He set a high standard of courage, energy, and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |