| Regimental number | 56 |
| Place of birth | Tipperary, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Stoker Rn |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8.25" |
| Next of kin | Uncle, William Walsh, New Road, Tipperary, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Able Bodied Driver |
| Unit name | 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | MIS34.12.1.RANBT1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A39 Port Macquarie on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Melbourne, 4 June 1915; disembarked Lemnos, 21 July 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Mudros, 20 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Found guilty, 4 March 1916, of being absent over leave 98 hours: awarded forfeiture of 22 days' pay. Found guilty, 24 April 1916, of being absent without leave for 64.5 hours: awarded forfeiture of 20 days' pay. Commenced return to Australia, 29 May 1917; embarked at Suez on board HT 'Bulla'; disembarked Melbourne, 1 July 1917, discharged, Sydney, 24 July 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BURKE Edmond |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
