Regimental number | 1729 |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Monoline operator |
Address | Horsham, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Uncle, J E O'Shea, Wimmera Hotel, Horsham, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 3 MG Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 3 MG Btn Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Courage and determination during opewreations South-East of Messines on 7 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th June, 1917, during operations south east of MESSINES for his courage and determination. He led his Company through the area being bombarded by gas shells to the positions of assembly. Later on during the action he was wounded on four occasions but remained on duty until sent to the rear. His display of courage and determination greatly inspired his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Family/military connections | Cousin: 1713 Lance Corporal Theodore Arthur COUTTS, 38th Bn, killed in action, 30 November 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |