Regimental number | 140 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Cooma New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Snowden Street, Geraldton, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, John Bradley, Snowden Street, Geraldton, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF16 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great courage and determination, capturing an enemy strong point and holding it against repeated attacks. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a daring reconnaissance of the forward area, and marked out assembly positions for the attack by his battalion, in front of the most advanced positions. When all the officers in his company had become casualties he took command, and rendered most valuable service during the consolidation, organizing carrying parties with supplies for the whole line. He showed the greatest gallantry and good leadership.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brothers: 2351 Pte William Matthew BRADLEY, 28th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 April 1916; 7713 Pte Nicholan Mervyn BRADLEY, 16th Bn, returned to Australia, 16 January 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |