| Regimental number | 2637 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Address | Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Sandringham, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Son, Leonard Foleye c/o J Smith, Garnett Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 7984 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For gallant work as Battalion messenger for five days under heavy fire, also for excellent service as guide (Pozieres).' Recommendation date: Military Medal Conspicuous gallantry and endurance as runner and guide throughout operations. (Pozieres) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'These soldiers [FOLEY, 502 F. BROWN, 2275 W. JACKSON, 2665 W.J. HOOPER] distinguished themselves by conspicuous gallantry and endurance as runners and guides throughout the POZIERES operations on 26th August, 1916. They carried their messages without delay, regardless of the nature of the fire to be traversed, and by the shortest routes. Their work has been most valuable in maintaining communication between the Companeis and Headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |