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Edward James O'NEILL

Regimental number2275
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
Address146 Rupert Street, Collingwood, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs E J O'Neill, 146 Rupert Street, Collingwood, Victoria
Enlistment date5 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit nameAustralian Reserve Park 1, Company 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class I)
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 12 October 1916

FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout and has at all times set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

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