Regimental number | 4889 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Groom |
Address | 307 Skipton Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs McCormick, 307 Skipton Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty ner Hebuterue on 11th April 1918. At daylight the enemy put down an extremely heavy barrage on our front line and supports causing dislocation of communications. This soldier acting as Battalion Headquarters Runner carried messages from headquarters to the front line under heavy shell fire showing complete disregard for his own personal safety and in addition supplied reliable personal reports of forward conditions. He has previously done fine work as a runner and no enemy fire has yet present him from delivering his messages.'
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Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |