Regimental number | 477 |
Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Loco fireman |
Address | Allworth Street, Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Edwin McCloskey, Allworth Street, Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination when in charge of an advanced listening post, repelled a superior force of the enemy, and obtained most valuable information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Sandgate Cemetery |