| Regimental number | 442 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rupanyup, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, J. Lanagan, Rupanyup, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a patrol sent out to obtain information he successfully carried out his instructions with courage, coolness, and great initiative in face of stiff enemy resistance. When held up by the fire of a machine gun post, leaving one man as horse holder, he rushed the post with the other two men, capturing it and taking four prisoners. He then pushed on alone and gathered valuable information and captured another prisoner, returning afterwards to brigade headquarters with all his prisoners and the information he had obtained. On three other occasions he has acted as leader of patrols, and the manner in which he has always performed these duties has been worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
