Regimental number | 4366 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Sheep farmer |
Address | 'Westella', Carrington Road, Waverley |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, James Carroll, 'Westella', Carrington Road, Waverley |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | No 3 Australian General Hospital |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/67/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On and about 12th October, 1917, East of YPRES, this man acted as Stretcher Bearer during the operations. He carried on his work cheerfully and uncomplainingly under heavy fire and under the most distressing weather conditions. The other members of his squad were killed or wounded but he kept on working heedless of discomfort or fatigue. he set a fine example of courage and endurance to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |