Regimental number | 3545 |
Place of birth | Bowenvale, Victoria |
School | Timor State School, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Post Office |
Address | Bowen Vale via Maryborough, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Johanna Maguire, Bowen Vale via Maryborough, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of death or wounding | Belgium |
Age at death | 21 |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of the right platoon of the division in an attack, and it was largely owing to his splendid coolness under fire and in the face of heavy opposition that direction was maintained. He kept touch with the division of his right, captured two objectives, and showed great skill in the consolidation. He set a fine example to his men. (Since decreased).'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |