| Regimental number | 3593 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Address | Tickera, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Elizabeth Regan, Folkestone Street, Brighton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the night attack on night of 28th/29th July 1918, astride the BRAY-CORBIE Road Sergeant McGOVERN exhibited great bravery and devotion to duty. Sergeant McGOVERN displayed splendid dash and initiative throughout the attack and rendered his company valuable assistance. His work with the platoon while getting into a difficult position for jumping off was excellently done and during the attack he displayed great powers of command particularly in closing up a gap in the company lines and in dealing with a Bosche strong point which necessitated working partly in our own barrage. Sergeant McGOVERN, though severely wounded in the arm continued to carry on for a time but finally had to give in owing to the extreme severity of the wound which resulted in the loss of an arm. His splendid example and heroic conduct has become a by-word among the men under his command and is worthy of the highest prise and recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
