Regimental number | 2564 |
Place of birth | Cobar New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Patman Street, East Cobar, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Brother, Joseph Carroll, Patman Street, East Cobar, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Displayed splendid courage in action near ZONEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. The advance was checked by a strong enemy Pillbox position. This N.C.O. worked his Section round with great dash and after disposing of the enemy, continued the advance. Throughout the operations his work was most praiseworthy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |