| Regimental number | 507 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Terowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Hynam, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.2 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Bernard Gaffney, Hynam, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the 74th Infantry, Senior Cadets; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Mount Gambier, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 8, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'From 1st to 5th September near PERONNE this man was a Section runner, and carried many messages under heavy shell fire. On the morning of 2nd September he volunteered to carry important messages forward. He had to proceed along the front line, and in the course of this duty was sniped at repeatedly. Machine gun and shell fire also made his task very difficult and dangerous, but he kept on steadfastly, delivered the messages, and returned with important information concerning the position on the flank. His conduct throughout was exceptional, and he set a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Melbourne', 5 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S70357. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GAFFNEY James Cullen |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
