| Regimental number | 7038 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Yilliminning, East Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W. O'Rourke, Yilliminning, East Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work on 10-12 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During our attack on the BLUE LINE on 10th - 12th August 1918 this soldier rendered invaluable assistance with his Lewis Gun, handling it with the greatest daring and skill when the remainder of the crew had become casualties. On three occasions on the 11th August Private O'ROURKE led attacks against enemy machine gun posts firing his gun from the hip, forcing the enemy to keep down while our men rushed the post with the bayonet. He inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy with his gun and was a vital factor in assisting our advance on thre 11th August 1918.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
