Regimental number | 6502 |
Place of birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Hamilton Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Mother, Thomas George Doonan (address unknown), Mrs Minnie Jane Doonan, Hamilton Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Australian Stationary Hospital 2, Reinforcement 12 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/71/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Proyart on 22 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On morning of 22nd August, 1918, in front of PROYART this bearer advanced with the infantry and at once began to assist wounded, dressing them under heavy Machine Gun and shell fire, and directing his squad in evacuating them from the newly established R.A.P. Throughout the rest of the day his work continued under heavy shell fire, both H.E. and gas, and he was the inspiration of all who came near him. The work done by his squad under his direction was of the greatest assistance to the R.M.O. in clearing his R.A.P. He has always set a conspicuous example of coolness under fire and forgetfulness of personal danger in paying attention to the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Merredin Old Cemetery |