| Regimental number | 5062 |
| Place of birth | Tantanoola South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Snuggery, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Honorah Ryan, Snuggery, via Millicent, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board A45 Bulla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Divisional Orders Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked courage and leadership. He has been with the battalion since its arrival in France, and he has at all times done excellent work. On the 8 August, 1918, during operations east of Hamel, he led his section with great gallantry. In two cases he mopped up enemy machine guns which were holding up the advance. On the 2 September, 1918, during operations north of Peronne, he again led his section with great dash, and succeeded by his tactful handling of his men in bombing out a number of enemy from a strong post, and captured twenty prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |