| Regimental number | 2609 |
| Place of birth | Bega New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Barrack Street, Bega, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J C Galli, Barrack Street, Bega, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches V |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great initiative and courage during an action, leading forward three camels to a very advanced position bringing up ammunition, of which his company was in urgent need.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 19 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 936 Pte Lionel COLLINS, 2nd Bn, died of disease, 29 March 1915. |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
