| Regimental number | 905 |
| Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Draper |
| Address | Pittsworth, Darling Downs, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, M J Hanlon, Pittsworth, Darling Downs, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led the right assulting party in a raid on the enemy trenches, handling his men with great gallantry and conspicuous skilll, which was responsible for the success of the enterprise. Under his capable leadership much execution was done among the enemy, though a hand-to-hand resistance was encountered at some points. His resolute leadership and personal courage enabled him to complete the operation promptly and thoroughly, with an unexpectedly small number of casualties.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
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