| Regimental number | 449 |
| Place of birth | Carlton, Victoria |
| School | St Monicas (Catholic) School, Essendon, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 18 Normanby Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | James Harty, 18 Normanby Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 20 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Berks Cemetery Extension (Row B, Grave No. 7), Ploegsteert, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 50 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr J.C. and Mrs Caroline HARTY. |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Sergeant Harty, during the period 13th May, 1916 to 28th May, 1916, when 7th Battalion was on duty in the firing line, was in charge of a support platoon to B Company, 7th Battalion. This platoon was distributed immediately in rear of a wall known as CONVENT WALL. The wall was severely bombarded by the enemy. On a number of occasions between the above dates, Sergeant Harty displayed skill and judgment in handling his men during the bombardments, particularly on the 27th May, 1916 when his section of the wall was severely bombarded with high explosive shells. Had it not been for Sergeant Harty's coolness, his platoon must inevitably have suffered severe losses. He controlled and directed his men with judgment and they were able to obtain secure cover without any serious casualties. These casualties were caused by the first shell. When on GALLIPOLI, Sergeant Harty on several occasions in the trenches, particularly at LONE PINE, on 8th/9th August, 1915, displayed conspicuous bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 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
