Regimental number | 1017 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o J L Corrigan, Renison Bell, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, J L Corrigan, Renison Bell, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 2nd Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Recommendation date: Legion of Honour Recommendation date: Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Bar to the Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: DSO and Bar 'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty during the advance West of Bellenglise, on 18th September, 1918. he commanded his Battalion with great skill and courage, and after the second objective had been captured, he moved his battalion forward unsupported on his right, and captured the outpost line of the Hindenburg system under very heavy fire, capturing fifteen officers and 436 other ranks. He showed marked ability to command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |