Regimental number | 5883 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Cumberland New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Mechanic |
Address | 'Elowera', Harbor Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, F Malley, 'Elowera', Harbor Street, Mosman, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 12 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: FLY 71 Sqn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 4 Sqn Promotion date: Captain Unit: FLY Sqn 4 Promotion date:
Unit: FLY Sqn 5 |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Air Force Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When on offensive and low-flying patrol he attacked one of two hostile scouts, which eventually turned over and fell out of control, being seen to crash by another pilot. Later, a general engagement ensued with four enemy scouts, one of which he attacked, with the result that it fell completely out of control and crashed. Prior to this occasion he had also shot down out of control another hostile machine. His courage and able leadership have resulted in his patrol carrying out excellent work under most adverse conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When on offensive and low-flying patrol he attacked one of two hostile scouts, which eventually turned over and fell out of control, being seen to crash by another pilot. Later, a general engagements ensued with four enemy scouts, one of which he attacked, with the result that it fell completely out of control and crashed. Prior to this occasion he had also shot down out of control another hostile machine. His courage and able leadership have resulted in his patrol carrying out excellent work under most adverse conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 6428 Pte Roy Neville MALLEY, 8th Training Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, returned to Australia, 12 April 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |