| Regimental number | 1742 |
| Place of birth | St Arnaud Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
| Address | Rarapooee West via St Arnaud, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Samuel Torney, Avoca, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. When a portion of the line was held up he dashed forward alone against an enemy machine gun post, threw a bomb amongst the crew, jumped into the post and single handed killed the crew and captured the gun. The attack then proceeded. He behaved magnificently.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |