Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Mascot, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, M O'Riordan, 'Killarney', Gardeners Road, Mascot, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: MED Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the later stages of an advance, when the infantry were under heavy fire, he established his aid post in an advanced position, and dealt very rapidly with the casualties. His initiative and coolnes under heavy fire were an inspiration to all who came in contact with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |