| Regimental number | 719 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Robert Street, North Croydon, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Hourigan, Robert Street, North Croydon, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 8, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 719A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 16th September to 11th November, 1918. During the operations of 1st September, 1918, in the vicinity of HAUT ALLAINES, the advance was temporarily checked by an enemy machine gun, which was causing a large number of casualties. This Non Commissioned Officer, quickly arranged for No. 1 of the Lewis Gun to hold the enemy, while he himself rushed the gun, captured it and shot and bayoneted the crew of three men. His coolness and initiative cleared up a difficult situation, and enabled the advance to be continued.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
