Regimental number | 3409 |
Place of birth | Collingwood Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | South Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs A Gannon, 134 Cobden Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Also recommended for the DCM, 19 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable assistance during a reconnaissance of the enemy's position. On another occasion, although severely wounded, he led his men in the most gallant manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |