| Regimental number | 7063 |
| Place of birth | Ediowie South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Brother, M P O'Leary, Solomon Town, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Companies Sept 1916 to Feb 1918 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 14th September, 1917, near YPRES an incendiary shell fell amongst a party of 1st Anzac Entrenching Battalion - while conveying shells - and enveloped them in flames. No. 6644 Corporal SAWYER'S clothes were on fire and he was temporary blinded and helpless. No. 7063 Sapper O'LEARY though suffering from burns himself went to Corporal SAWYER's assistance, put out the flames and assisted him to the Dressing Station. This action took place whilst under fire of the enemy's guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
