Regimental number | 3887 |
Place of birth | Benalla Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Narrogin, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Bartholomew Magee, Narrogin, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered valuable service in silencing an enemy machine gun which was holding up the advance. Although wounded, he continued to advance and work his own gun until the objective was reached'.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |