| Regimental number | 5556 |
| Place of birth | Cooma New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Cook Street, Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Clancy, Cook Street, Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Hanebeke Wood on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HANEBEKE WOOD on 20th September 1917 this man throughout the whole action as a Company Stretcher Bearer showed wonderful devotion to duty. he, from time to time, under severe enemy shell fire, moved about in the enemy fire attending to wounded. He was carrying constantly throughout the whole day and showed absolute disregard for personal safety. His example of courage and determination inspired all those who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
