| Regimental number | 3210 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Ellen Nehill, South Purrumbete via Stoneyford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, J O'Neill c/o Mrs M A Nehill, South Purrumbete via Stoneyford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Lihons on 11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant and conspicuous devotion to duty during the attack on LIHONS on 11th August 1918. this N.C.O. was in charge of a Lewis Gun section and throughout the counter-attack during the afternoon he commanded his section always choosing his position with such excellent tactical advantage as to be of the greatest assistance to his company. He kept his gun in action himself under very heavy enemy fire killing many Huns. Throughout the action he set a splendid example to all his men and those around him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
