| Regimental number | 3163 |
| Place of birth | Benalla, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Maud Street, Benalla, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bridget Conroy, Maud Street, Benalla, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 6th Field Ambulance, Section A |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commisioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Displayed great courage and devotion to duty in charge of a party at Factory Post North of Flers. Recommendation date: Military Cross For gallantry and determination in leading bombing attacks in the Hindenburg Line, East of Bullecourt, when on two occasions he was instrumental in holding his post against enemy counter-attacks. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Ypres Reservoir Cemetery (Plot I, Row G, Grave No. 24), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 112 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Bridget CONROY, Maude Street, Benalla, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. was in charge of the party stationed at FATORY POST, north of FLERS. During aheavy bombardment on the 14th November, 1916, he set out toassist a wounded man who was observed some 300 yards away; he dressed his wounds and carried him back to the dressing station. The excellent example of courage and resource displayed by this man throughout the while time in the line did much to preserve the esprit de corps of the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in leading bombing attacks. On two occasions he repulsed enemy counter attacks. He was wounded on three occasions, but stuck to his post till ordered to go to the dressing station. His disregard to personal safety was most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |