Regimental number | 5036 |
Place of birth | Liverpool England |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Railway employee |
Address | 281 Hay Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs W McGrath, 281 Hay Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. As a member of the attacking force he showed great determination in reaching his objective through heavy enemy fire. When he and his section were occupying a trench, a machine gun was brought to bear on them from a flank and was causing casualties to his party and others on the flank. Therefore, Corporal McGRATH went out and succeeded in putting the gun out of action thereby saving us heavy casualties. His determination and great gallantry were magnificent and undoubtedly were a great inspiration to his comrades besides saving many casualties in his own Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, McGRATH John Joseph |