| Regimental number | 1544 |
| Place of birth | Coolgardie Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 52 Canning Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Fahey, 52 Canning Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Provost Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Consistent good work and devotion to duty as Headquarters runner. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Military Medal Conspicuous courage and devotion to duty as runner, East of Ypres 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For devotion to duty at BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 4th October, 1917. Pte. FAHEY conveyed a message from Battalion Headquarters through our own barrage to the advanced elements of a Company who had gone beyond our own barrage. Owing to the dauntless and expeditious manner in which he carried this message these troops were withdrawn before the protective barrage lifted and increased in intensity and by doing so doubtless saved many lives. He continued to carry messages backward and forwards through very heavy shell fire for the remainder of the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
