Regimental number | 2463 |
Place of birth | Burwood New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Wheelwright |
Address | Burwood, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Reidy, 'Walton', Nicholson Street, Burwood, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 56th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the period from 25th February 1918 to 16th September 1918 this N.C.O. has performed many gallant services. He has co-operated with Infantry patrols at night on many occasions displaying initiative and resource of a high order. At Morlancourt on July 29th he kept his gun in action until all his ammunition was exhausted in spite of a heavy enemy barrage. His courage and coolness have been an inspiration to his men on many occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |