| Regimental number | 3433 |
| Place of birth | Beltrees, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | 185 Holland Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.3 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, A Cusack, 185 Holland Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in 81st Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Is brought to notice for his outstanding gallantry on the 18th September, 1918, in an attack on LE VERGUIER. During the advance he encountered, and sustained casualties from, an enemy machine gun. He quickly led a party against the enemy strong post and personally bombed and silenced two guns, capturing or killing the crews. His devotion to duty and personal example to his men was of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 4784 Pte Joseph Mark CUSACK, 15th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 13 March 1919; 2626 Pte Robert CUSACK, 51st Bn, returned to Australia, 16 October 1916; 1915 Corporal Matthew CUSACK, 28th Bn, returned to Australia, 5 April 1918; 2860 Pte William Luke CUSACK, 4th Division Headquarters, returned to Australia, 28 February 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Tresas Montes', 8 April 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 14 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 14 May 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CUSACK Bernard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
