| Regimental number | 1751 |
| Place of birth | Nyngan New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Nyngan, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Walsh, Nyngan PO, Nyngan, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on this Battalion Sector in front of Reincourt on 15.5.1917, Private Walsh was foremost in a bombing attack to regain a sap in which the enemy had established a machine gun. By his example the other men of the bombing party were strengthened. He displayed great coolness and courage in the face of the enemy. During the bombardment Private Walsh acted as a runner to Battalion Headquarters when communication was cut off. This was a dangerous undertaking as he had to run through a heavy barrage with his dispatches.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
