| Regimental number | 6952 |
| Place of birth | Rutherglen, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cloncurry, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Connolly, Gladstone Farm, Rutherglen, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Displayed great skill and gallantry in handling his gun in action near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. When a party of the enemy were holding up the attack he brought his gun into action and disposed of them, he also showed great courage and set a fine example to others near him in assisting to repel counter attacks.'
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
