Regimental number | 4059 |
Place of birth | Yass New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | School teacher |
Address | Yass, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Barry, Werong Station, Yass, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Ubspecified Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded and the wole remaining member of his team, he continued to work his Lewis gun from an isolated position, inflicting considerable casualties on the enemy. When ordered to withdraw he carried the gun out of action himself.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |