| Regimental number | 2227 |
| Place of birth | Berridale New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cootralantra via Cooma, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine McCarthy, Cootralantra via Cooma, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At LOUVERVAL on the 2nd April, 1917, this soldier by his fine example and bravery, exercised a very great influence on the men in his vicinity. on several occasions, seeing wounded men lying out under enemy fire, he went out through heavy fire and brought them back to cover to enable stretcher bearers, on their arrival, to deal quickly with the cases. Private McCARTHY was first in everything that was needed and displayed wonderful coolness throughout the BattalionUs tour of duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
