Regimental number | 5151 |
Place of birth | Townsville Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Cromarty, Townsville, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs V M McAlister C/o Mrs T Errey, Victoria Street, Mackay, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led his men with great dash and kept touch with the flank company, filling up gaps which several times formed in the line. During consolidation, when a strong enemy party were seen working forward to a post in front of the line, he led an attack against them, dispersing the party and inflicting many casualties. His coolness and courage were an example to all about him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |