Regimental number | 7775 |
Place of birth | Campbell Town Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Burnie, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 43 |
Next of kin | Brother, I Nolan, Burnie, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near CLERY SUR SOMME, on the 30th and 31st August, 1918, this soldier did magnificent work as a stretcher bearer. He carried wounded men from his Company to the R.A.P. without rest for 24 hours and most of this period he was under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. He was wounded on the 31st August, 1918, whilst gallantly attempting to rescue a wounded man from a trench partly occupied by the enemy. Private NOLAN's devotion to duty and his total disregard for danger is deserving of the highest praise. By his enterprise and determination he undoubtedly was responsible for saving the lives of many of his comrades under most trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |