| Regimental number | 195 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | 108 Albert Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Nugent, 108 Albert Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the Militia, left the district; 156 days in South Africa; discharged as medically unfit. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| 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 | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a fine example to his men in every way during our advance carrying a Hotchkiss rifle into action as well as leading his troops. His conduct through the whole of the fighting was marked by the greatest coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Wiltshire', 12 November 1917; appointment terminated (discharged), 1 March 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War !!: Service No V80885. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, NUGENT Henry James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
