Regimental number | 3095 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Railway clerk |
Address | Northam, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Cornelius John Fogarty, 16 Forrest Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Signaller PTE |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack East of FRAMERVILLE, near AMIENS, on the morning of the 11th August 1918, these two signallers [FOGARTY and 6547 Charles COLEMAN] passed through a gap in the line during the mist, and came upon an enemy strong point while carrying their rifles slung. They at once dropped their signalling gear and attacked the post. capturing 12 prisoners and 4 machine guns. After handing over their prisoners, they returned and completed the task upon which they set out.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |