Regimental number | 3796 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Junction Street, Nowra, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, P Walsh, Junction Street, Nowra, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Ulric Kerwick Walsh on NR |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous allantry and devotion to duty. During a hostile attack this officer was in charge of a section of 3 inch Stokes mortars; whilst under intense barrage, he skilfully controlled the fire, contributing largely to the success of a counter attack. His close cooperations with the infantry was a great encouragement to them. His work throughout the operations has been consistently good.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |