Regimental number | 324 |
Place of birth | Geraldton Western Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Ironmonger |
Address | Amber Street, Katanning, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice Keeley, Katanning, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A36 Thirty Six on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Displyed great gallantry and initiative during the attack North of Flers. Recommendation date: |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During attack on German position north of FLERS on morning of 5th November, 1916, led his platoon into the attack with great dash and splendid personal example. When held up, he crawled back to our lines, and reported what had happened. He guided reinforcements out and when they got stopped he again crawled back to our lines to report, all the time under heavy shell and machine gun fire. He continued doing this and assisting to organise his platoon, reinforcements and company until he got wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |