Regimental number | 536 |
Place of birth | Bingara New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Glenroy, Myall Creek,NSW |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Father, J Rourke, Glenroy, Myall Creek,NSW |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination during a raid, and, though himself wounded, brought back a wounded comrade.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |