| Regimental number | 188 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 36 Kneen Street, North Fitzroy Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John McCloskey, 36 Kneen Street, North Fitzroy Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty superintending the digging of a communication trench to the Grid Trench.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led two platoons under very heavy fire on to the ground, where they had to dig a communications trench. Later, although severely wounded, he remained at his post and continued to encourage his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
