Regimental number | 585 |
Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Selector |
Address | Leyburn via Warwick, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 37 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Ann O'Phee, Leyburn, North Warwick via Clifton, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 42nd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal On 31st July 1917 east of Warneton-Gapaard this man showed great bravery during the action against enemy strong points. He was mainly responsible for the rapid evacuation of wounded up till 8 p.m., when he himself became a casualty. His absolute disregard for machine-gun and shell fire in carrying out his duties as stretcher-bearer was very marked. He organised reliefs for stretcher-bearers and led them into the shattered areas. Enemy snipers were very active in this section.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |