| Regimental number | 3745 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Grose Vale, Richmond, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Drover |
| Address | North Richmond, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Driscoll, c/o PO, North Richmond, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Conspicuous bravery and fine leadership. (Hermies 13 April 1917)' Recommendation date:
'Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty under heavy fire. (Hermies 13 April 1917)' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERMIES, FRANCE on 13th April Corp. DRISCOLL was command of a covering party whilst his Platoon was digging an advanced post. Although in full view of the enemy and subjected to heavy rifle and machine gun fire which caused casualties, this N.C.O. maintained his position until the Platoon was under cover. Later on 15th April during a strong enemy attack he displayed conspicuous bravery inspiring his men throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Sandgate Cemetery (Catholic Section), Newcastle, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
