Regimental number | 6402 |
Place of birth | Koroit Vic |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | Koroit, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Healey, Koroit, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Train |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations south of PASSCHENDAELE on 26th October, 1917 he was one of the Infantry carrying party attached to the Engineers for the construction of a strong point in the final objective. Throughout the operations he displayed the greatest resourcefulness, courage and devotion to duty. His work throughout the day was of the greatest assistance in achieving the completion of a valuable defensive work and set a great example to all around him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |