Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Barrister |
Address | Selbon Chambers, Chancery Lane, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Patrick Gorman, Rochester, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry in command of the leading wave of his Company during the attack on Malt Trenches near Warlencourt. Recommendation date: Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry and most valuable service in command of a Company duriing the attack on the Bullecourt Trenches. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Eugene Gorman on NR |
Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the utmost courage and ability in leading his company during an attack, and, altthough severely wounded, he remained at his post until his party were relieved after a most exhausting and dangerous turn of duty.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |