Regimental number | 2006 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Linesman |
Address | Merringundah, Cumberland, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, T O'Grady, Merringundah, Cumberland, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Courage, devotion to duty and skill in handling Lewis machine gun.' (Boursies 15 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on BOURSIES on 1tth April 1917 Sgt. O'GRADY pushed out a Lewis Machine Gun on to the exposed left flank and suceeded by his section in holding up a dangerous attack. He showed great courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |