| Regimental number | 6197 |
| Place of birth | Clare, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Rae Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Norah O'Connor, Killamaya, Byer Street, Enfield, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Casula, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney on HMAT 'Ascanius', 25 October 1916; disembarked Devonport, 28 December 1916; marched into 5th Training Battalion, Rollestone, 29 December 1916. Proceeded to France through Folkestone on SS 'Invieta', 15 February 1917; marched into 2nd Australian Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, 16 February 1917; joined 18th Battalion in the field, 23 February 1917. Admitted to 11th Australian Field Ambulance, 9 October 1917, and transferred to 44th Casualty Clearing Station (shrapnel wound, face); to Ambulance Train '12', 9 October 1917, and admitted to 83rd General Hospital, Boulogne, 11 October 1917. Embarked Boulogne on HS 'St. Andrew'and proceeded to England for further treatment, 19 October 1917; admitted to Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot, 20 October 1917; transferred to Queen's Hospital, Sidcup, 10 November 1917; granted sick leave, 7 November 1918; returned to hospital, 8 January 1919; granted sick leave, 10 February 1919; returned to hospital, 24 February 1919; discharged on furlough, 1 March 1919. Marched into No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 10 March 1919. Embarked Avonmouth on HT 'Shropshire' and commenced return to Australia, 1 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 16 May 1919, for onward travel to the 2nd Military District. Discharged on account of being medically unfit for continued service, Sydney, 8 September 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
