Regimental number | 2973 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Cricket Street, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Coll, Cricket Street, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 47th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was out on offensive patrol when about 300 of the enemy advanced to the attack. He gave warning, and in returning to the line was shot in the head. He assisted in the defence, killing seven of the enemy, and helping a wounded man out of the line refusaing aid until all was quiet.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |