'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: 19 April 1917

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	17 August 1914
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 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll	Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll	7th Battalion
Fate	Killed in Action 29 June 1916
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: 19 April 1917
Other details	War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Leo James HARTY