Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Draftsman |
Address | Colonsay, Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Patrick Deane, Nagambie, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 58th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Harbonnieres on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource. He led his company with great skill in an attack. When part of the attacking troops lost direction in the thick fog, and a gap occurred in the line, he filled the gap, and then led his men to the objective, taking 50 prisoners. In a later attack he led his men in the capture of an enemy headquarters, taking 18 officers and 250 other ranks prisoners. He showed splendid leadership and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |