| Regimental number | 82 |
| Place of birth | Bingara New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Neal, Tingha, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Mont St Quentin on 2 September 1918.' Originally recommended for the Military Medal; altered to Distinguished Conduct Medal. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack near Mont St. Quentin, on 2 September 1918. He was attached to the brigade snipers, and came into action against a large party of the enemy running along a shallow communication trench, killing twenty with his rifle fire. An officer then fired, point blank at him at 40 yards range, but missed, and he immediately retaliated by shooting him. The rest of the enemy then turned round and surrendered. He also put a machine gun out of action by shooting three of the team. His coolness was remarkable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
