| Regimental number | 3873 |
| Place of birth | Romsey Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Commonwealth Bank, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, J McCarthy, Warriono, via Colac, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Refers 12-13 June 1916. Recommendation date: Military Medal (Not awarded) 'Near Le Bridoux on the night of 12/13 June. Sergt. McCarthy was the Sergeant in command of one of the parties and was exceptionally fine in rallying that party before entering and in his work in the trench. He was very cool-headed throughout in ejecting prisoners. It was mainly through him that the heavy enemy M.G. was with difficulty got out of their trench. By his leadership and coolness he inspired the remainder of his party.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Near LE BRIDOUX on the night of 12/13th June, Sergeant McCarthy was the Sergeant in command of one of the parties and was exceptionally fine in rallying that party before entering and in his work in the trench. He was very cool-headed throughout in ejecting prisoners. It was mainly through him that the heavy enemy M.G. was with difficulty got out of their trench. By his leadership and coolness he inspired the remainder of his party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |