| Regimental number | 3583 |
| Place of birth | Wellington New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Percy Street, Wellington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Madden, Percy Street, Wellington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He has been with the battalion since its formation in February 1916, and has at all times displayed great gallantry, efficiency and devotion to duty. In the operations at Bullecourt in May 1917, he personally led the ration parties forward to the front line every night, often under heavy shell fire and difficult conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 717 Pte Valentine John MADDEN, 1st Bn, died as the result of accident, 29 March 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
