| Regimental number | 1025 |
| Place of birth | Chiltern, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Conness Street, Chitern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry O'Connor, Conness Street, Chiltern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal (Changed to Military Medal) |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: MM Bar 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to during during the attack at ESTREES, east of PERONNE, on 3rd October, 1918. As this N.C.O. neared the objective with his gun crew, he encountered strong opposition from an enemy machine gun nest, which was extremely active and causing losses in the leading waves. Corporal CANNON at once rushed out and jumped into the post, killing the gunner and capturing the remainder of the crew, totalling 4 in all. He remained here until the moppers-up arrived, and then pushed ahead to the furthest objective, rendering excellent service there with his aggressive Lewis gun work, and inspiring all the men in his vicinity.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Albury Old Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
