Regimental number | 1274 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineer and farm hand |
Address | 53 Glenfarne Street, Belfast, Ireland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie McGreevy, 53 Glenfarne Street, Belfast, Ireland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in leading his men and a carrying party into enemy first line without casualties during the attack on the Hindenburg Line before Heincourt.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst in charge of a half section of Stokes mortars, he led his detachment and a carrying party of thirty-two men into the enemy first line without casualties. He immediately came into action and continued to do excellent work throughout the day under very heavy shell fire. His personal example was most inspiring to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |