Regimental number | 4228 |
Place of birth | Christchurch New Zealand |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Otago, New Zealand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Nolan, 'Moonlight' via Palmerston South, Otago, New Zealand |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the morning of 8th August, 1918 east of VILLERS BRETONNEUX, near AMIENS, on his section becoming separated from the Section Commander Private NOLAN at once took charge, and single handed rushed an enemy machine gun post on the left flank, killing two, and taking four prisoners. After mopping up the post he led his men on to their objective, the whole time using his Lewis Gun with deadly effect on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |