| Regimental number | 3502 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cleaner |
| Address | Burrinjuck, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Callaghan, Burrinjuck, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Richard L Callaghan on NR |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the operations near Bellicourt, between 30 September and 2 October, 1918, he displayed marked courage and ability. In the early part of the attack he was one of a party of one officer and six men who on three separate occasions attacked enemy strong posts which were holding up the advance, accounting for the garrisons, amounting to over 40 men, and capturing eight machine guns. When the enemy counter attacked, he rallied the men of his platoon, and was responsible for such vigorous bombing and rifle fire that the attack was repulsed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
