| Regimental number | 4284 |
| Place of birth | Windorah Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Charleville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Uncle, James Brennan, Winderah, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near LE VERGUIER on the 18th September, 1918. During the attack on DEAN TRENCH Corporal CONLAN led his platoon and was the first to enter the trench which was strongly defended. he immediately cleared the trench and captured 10 of the enemy. he then re-organised his platoon for the further assault on the final objective where he again led his platoon forward with great determination and skill and was responsible for the capture of 30 of the enemy. His work during the advance displayed an untiring energy and leadership which greatly inspired the men of his platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
