Regimental number | 4258 |
Place of birth | Mackay Queensland |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | 44 Margaret Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | R.C., D. O'Sullivan, 44 Margaret Street, . Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) 'Conspicuous bravery and valuable services in delivering important despatches under very heavy fire.' (East of Ypres 18-21 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the action east of YPRES from 18th to 21st September, 1917. This man as a runner delivered despatches of utmost importance to forward Battalion Headquarters continuously under very heavy shell fire. His zeal and determination in getting the despatches through in a minimum space of time was of great value to the Commanding Officers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |