| Regimental number | 1255 |
| Place of birth | Clarence River New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lawrence via Grafton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliz Walsh, Lawrence via Grafton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the morning of 8th August, 1918, near ACCROCHE WOOD. When the advance was being held up by two nests of machine guns, this N.C.O., accompanied by three men, immediately rushed one nest consisting of two guns, bombed the crews out, killing five and capturing twelve prisoners and two machine guns. His courage and coolness set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
