| Regimental number | 2133 |
| Place of birth | Nimmitabel New South Wales |
| School | Myalla Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Nyalla via Cooma, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Buckley, Nyalla via Cooma, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Peronne, France |
| Age at death | 25 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Daours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot VIII, Row B, Grave No. 70), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 160 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Ellen BUCKLEY, Myalla, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the enemy attack on front line facing QUEANT on 15th May 1917, Private Buckley, whilst acting as a stretcher bearer showed great courage and devotion to duty. Although under direct enemy observation, he carried out his duties for 17 hours continuously without rest, and in a manner worthy of the highest commendation. Although an untrained stretcher bearer, he, together with the rest of the bearing party, saved by first aid the lives of seriously wounded men. The Commanding Officer of the 54th Battalion wrote an appreciative letter for the help given, specially mentioning the stretcher bearing party for their good work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
