Regimental number | 1164 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Teamster |
Address | Albion Street, Katanning, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs O'Meara, Albion Street, Katanning, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 3 September 1916. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of two platoons, and carried out the work in hand under very heavy fire with great courage and ability. He set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |