Regimental number | 324 |
Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Grazier |
Address | Riverview, Framlingham, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C McGinness, Riverview, Framlingham, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 13 April 1916. Recommendation date: Unspecified Refers July-August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. He did good scouting work, and showed great powers of leadership during operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: Distinguished Flying Cross 'A bold and gallant airman, who has displayed marked initiative and skill in attacking and destroying enemy aircraft, notably on 24th August, when, with his observer, he crashed two enemy machines in an engagement against heavy odds. He has also carried out successful attacks on enemy aerodromes, inflicting heavy casualties and causing serious damage.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Medals: Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |