Regimental number | 40 |
Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Plasterer |
Address | Hobart, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Foster Mother, Mrs Mary Hagerty, Main Road, Newtown, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Proyart on 11-12 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 11th and 12th August, 1918, south of PROYART, he displayed great courage in carrying out his duty as a linesman, repairing wires under heavy artillery fire. By his determination and devotion to duty, communication was successfully maintained and mutual support in the advance was rendered possible.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 15 November 1919; disembarked, 26 December 1919; discharged, 3 July 1920. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |