Regimental number | 6273 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 29 Champ Street, Coburg, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Patrick O'Farrell, 29 Champ Street, Coburg, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Herleville on 17-18 August 1918' Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal 'Work near Mont St.Quentin on 3 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS on 17th/18th August, 1918, this man displayed great courage. Prior to and during the attack he did splendid work in line - repairing under heavy shell fire. During the attack on 18th August when the line between Forward Company Headquarters and Battle Headquarters was cut he crawled out in daylight over the open and mended the breaks thus restabilising communication. Whilst doing this he was continuously under sniping and Machine Gun fire. On return to Company Headquarters he volunteered for stretcher bearing duty and did splendid work in that capacity. This man rendered most valuable and gallant services which are deserving of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |