| Regimental number | 1597 |
| Place of birth | Wardell New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cheesemaker |
| Address | Condobolin, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, G P Carolan, Condobolin, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK RIDGE 20th September 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, when as Battalion runner he continued to run between Battalion Headquarters and the front line, despite heavy enemy barrages throughout. He set a fine example of coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Coffs Harbour Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
