| Regimental number | 4313 |
| Place of birth | Stawell Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Wood Street, Stawell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Tangey, Wood Street, Stawell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the period 16th/17th September, 1918, to cessation of hostilities on 11th November, 1918, Driver TANGEY has been continuously with this Battalion. His work at all times has been most exemplary. He has shown a fine soldierly example to his comrades. On the 18th September, 1918, during operations in front of JEANCOURT he displayed much courage and initiative when engaged in drawing dummy tanks into position on the tape line. His work was excellently executed under heavy machine gun and shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
