Regimental number | 1030 |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | ... |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Brother, Francis Daly, GPO, Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, F Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Troopship A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At BULLECOURT on 11th April 1917 for valuable services rendered during the operations on April 10th and 11th East of BULLECOURT. This Non Commissioned Officer acted as personal runner to the Battalion Commander and he was untiring in his efforts to do his duty. Time and time again he went through the enemy barrage in full view of snipers to get messages through and gain information. He showed splendid bravery and was an example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |