| Regimental number | 3324 |
| Place of birth | Stawell, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Cahill, 117 Burke Road, Camberwell, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107, 1 June 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169, 4 October 1917. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized his company for an attack at very short notice, and led them forward under heavy machine gun fire. Having penetrated the enemy's line, by skilful leadership he succeeded in working round in rear of their position, and captured a large number of prisoners and machine guns. He showed splendid initiative and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
