Regimental number | 1655 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Tram conductor |
Address | 1O Pane Street, Milsons Point North Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss B Brady, 10 Pane Street, Milsons Point North Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at MONT ST. QUENTIN on 28th August 1918, this man was in charge of a detachment. While moving forward with his Mortar he saw an enemy machine gun which was being fired from a trench 30 yards away, at our troops who were advancing on his left. Without hesitation he charged the machine gun, the crew of which immediately turned and fled, leaving the gun, which Private BRADY captured. His courageous and prompt action undoubtedly saved us many casualties, and facilitated the advance at this point. He subsequently emplaced his mortar close behind the outpost line and directed its fire during a counter attack which was beaten off. His cheerfulness and devotion to duty during the whole operation was a source of great encouragement to his detachment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |