| Regimental number | 6845 |
| Place of birth | Petersburg, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Whyte, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Malycha, Whyte Yarcowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bulla, SouthAustralia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 30 October 1917; admitted to ship's hospital at sea, 27 November 1917; discharged from ship's hospital, 13 December 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 27 December 1917, and marched in to 6th Training Bn. Proceeded overseas to France, 1 April 1918; taken on strength, 48th Bn, 6 April 1918. Wounded in action, 8 August 1918 (gun shot wound, chest), and admitted to 8th Australian Field Ambulance; transferred to 83rd General Hospital, Boulogne, 9 August 1918; to England, 23 August 1918, and admitted to Bethnal Green Military Hospital, 24 August 1918. Transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 7 September 1918; discharged on furlough, 12 September 1918, to report to Littlemore Camp, Weymouth, 26 September 1918. Marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 28 September 1918; marched in to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, from Weymouth, 10 October 1918. Marched out to Overseas Training Brigade, 14 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 8 January 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 18 February 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 12 March 1919. Total war service: 1 year 300 days (of which 1 year 119 days was abroad) Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 7 West, Grave 7), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MALYCHA Michael |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
