| Regimental number | 1984 |
| Place of birth | Albert Park, Victoria |
| School | Wesley College, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Pearler |
| Address | General Post 0ffice Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Boully, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the Junior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Messines, Belgium |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Messines Ridge British Cemetery (Plot V, Row A, Grave No. 5), Messines, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 78 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: James and Fanny BOULLY, 98 Bridport Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of and reorganized two platoons after all the officers had become c asualties. Later he went out under very heavy fire and rescued two wounded men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
