| Regimental number | 11381 |
| Place of birth | Narrandera New South Wales |
| Other Names | Albon Peter |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Narrandera, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, P O'Malley, Narrandera, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 14 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of the 29th September, 1918, the 117th Infantry Regiment (American) attacked East and South of BELLICOURT near ST QUENTIN CANAL. Owing to heavy traffic and shelling the telephone wires were cut and communication with the 59th American Infantry Brigade practically ceased. Sergeant O'MALLEY and Gunner WILKSCH immediately went forward and patrolled and repaired the lines, and worked continuously on them during that day and the next night. Their work was done so well that they were at times the only avenue of communication available to the 59th American Brigade. They worked conscientiously and energetically with the sole object of opening up another avenue of communication for the Brigade, at a period when accurate information was not forthcoming. They set a fine example of dvotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 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
