| Regimental number | 2743 |
| Place of birth | Old Castle Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Riverview College, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Father, Matthew Tuite, Newcastle, Oldcastle, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer during the operations near MORLANCOURT, South Wet of ALBERT on night 28/29th July 1918. This man was in charge of the bearer relay post established in our old front line and during the whole of the operations entailed great personal danger as all evacuations had to be made overland through an area heavily shelled by the enemy. His untiring efforts undoubtedly saved many lives and set a very fine example to all the men under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
