Daniel WHELAN

Regimental number5296
Place of birthWasleys South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSignalman
AddressWillaston, Gawler, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, P Whelan, Railway Crossing, Willaston, Gawler, South Australia
Enlistment date17 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameConvalescent Depot, Harefield Park, London
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/84/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at CLAPHAM JUNCTION on the MENIN ROAD near YPRES on 20th September, 1917. He carried stretchers under heavy shell fire refusing rest and quite regardless of danger until the front line had been cleared of wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 September 1958
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery