Regimental number | 1900 |
Place of birth | Abbotsford, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Pastrycook |
Address | 29 High Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Ann Duffy, 29 High Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
Previous military service | 49th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
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 | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. For three days and nights continuously he tended the wounded, carrying them to the dressing station under intense shell fire, and totally regardless of danger. The battalion's casualties reached 241 and his energy and self-sacrifice were beyond praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |