Regimental number | 2835 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | St Kilda Street, Brighton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Donohue, St Kilda Street, Brighton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Wheeler Sergeant |
Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column No 3 Section |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. An ammunition dump was set on fire and the flames spread owing to the high wind. He at once went to the spot, and, with some assistance, eventually succeeded in extinguishing the fire, which was threatening to cause an explosion. He showed great courage, and set an excellent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |