Regimental number | 2833 |
Place of birth | West Maitland, New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Poultry farmer |
Address | Ada Street, Homeville, West Maitland, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 164 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Michael O'Hearn, c/o Mrs Satler, Telarah, West Maitland, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Rutherford, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 12 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty Battle of YPRES (Phase 5) 12th October 1917. Under a very heavy artillery barrage this man repeatedly went out, and dressed the wounded, carrying them into our own lines. When all Company Stretcher Bearers had been killed or wounded he volunteered for stretcher bearer duty, and continued to work 48 hours without rest, displaying great coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 16 October 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, O'HEARN William |