| Regimental number | 7722 |
| Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Hospital attendant |
| Address | Metz, via Armidale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward McNamara, Metz, via Armidale, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 33rd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Waverley Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 25 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Near ZONNEBEKE (east of YPRES) on 26th October, 1917, Sapper McNAMARA laid and maintained a ground line to the forward observation station. He personally attended this communication for a period of 17 hours undr very heavy enemy shell fire, and his gallant work on this occasion contributed greatly towards the success of the operation. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
