| Regimental number | 6464 |
| Place of birth | Tailem Bend South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Time keeper |
| Address | Nairne, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Heffernan, Nairne, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the advance at JEANCOURT, on 18th September, 1918, Lance Corporal HEFFERNAN, who moved forward throughout with the attacking Companies, was in charge of a Battalion forward Observation post, and showed great daring and courage in the selection of the O.P. He kept Battalion Headquarters well informed as to the progress of the action, and guided many parties in the correct direction. His work continually took him into the enemy barrage, and eventually he was wounded in the left elbow by a bullet; nothwithstanding this he continued to carry out his work until the conclusion of the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
