| Regimental number | 650 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Wandering via Pingelly, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary O'Rourke, c/o Schorer Bros, West Pingelly, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 85th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Thes. Edward O'Rourke on NR |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For meritorious service and devotion to duty during period 16th September to November 11th, 1918. On 27th and 28th September, 1918, this Non Commissioned Officer was in charge of Traffic Control posts at BASSE - BOURLOGNE, which were under enemy Artillery fire and bombs from Aircraft. The smooth and efficient working of traffic at these posts was largely due to his initiative and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
