| Regimental number | 6168 |
| Place of birth | Peats Ferry New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Assistant railway station master |
| Address | Baandee, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Isabella Caroline Walsh, 35 Brighton Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. At the attack on WESTHOEK RIDGE on 20th September 1917, he led his men with dash and helped materially in the consolidation. During a counter-attack he rallied his section and got all men around him under control and put in some telling work. His general bearing helped to keep his men in good spirits. He showed absolute disregard for personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Kalgoorlie Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
