| Regimental number | 598 |
| Place of birth | Thebarton South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Camballie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Teresa Harrison, New Thebarton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During our operations in the METEREN Setor on the night of 23rd/24th April, 1918, when our advance was held up by enemy machine gun fire, Private SHEEHAN volunteered to go forward with his platoon officer (Lieutenant F. STAHL, D.C.M.) to silence the enemy's gun. Another concealed gun however opened fire on them and the officer was wounded very severely. Private SHEEHAN was ordered by his officer to crawl back to safety; but he refused and regardless of danger carried Lieutenant STAHL back to our lines under heavy machine gun fire. Through his steadfast courage and devotion to duty he prevented Lieutenant STAHL from falling into the hands of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
