| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Limerick, Ireland |
| Other training | All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Address | St Mary's Presbytery, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 186 lbs |
| Next of kin | Rev M F McAuliffe, St Mary's Presbytery, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Chaplain (4th Class) |
| Unit name | Chaplains' Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'This Officer has been with the Unit during the Gallipoli Campaign also Pozieres, he has always been cheerful & bright, & his manner has no doubt set a good example to all ranks.' Not awarded. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 5 April 1915. On Command, Divisional Headquarters, and rejoined 2nd Bn (Attached), 21 August 1915. On leave to Egypt, 25 October 1915; rejoined 2nd Bn, Gallipoli, 3 December 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 28 December 1915 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Embarked Suez on board HS 'Karoola', for Australia (duty on board). Embarked Sydney on board HT 'Orsova', 11 March 1916; disembarked Suez (date indecipherable). Attached for duty to 2nd Bn, France, 13 June 1916. Appointed Chaplain 3rd Class, Temporary, England, 8 September 1916. Appointed Officer of the British Empire (OBE). Attached for duty to 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, in the field, from 2nd Bn, 3 December 1916. Transferred to England, 23 March 1917. On 25 November 1917 McAuliffe applied for permission to return to Australia: 'After the term of service which I have indicated I feel my energy which is so requisite for an R.C. Chaplain in active touch with the troops, has become so spent that is my bare duty to make room for a successor who will come with the fresh enthusiasm and vigour that this high duty undoubtedly demands. If this request is favourably considered, I shall remain if desired, till my successor reports, and on his arrival I respectfully seek the favour to be allowed a couple of months vacation without pay, for the purpose of seeing my relatives in the British Isles, as it may be the last opportunity I shall have of seeing them on this earth.' 'Brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War for valuable services rendered in connection with the War': War Office document, 13 March 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kanowna', 30 June 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), 18 September 1918. Medals: Officer of the Order of the British Empire, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McAULIFFE Rev Father Edmond |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
