Regimental number | 1437 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Courtney, North Dandalup, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Conspicuous dash and leadership in establishing a post and retarding enemy's advance. Splendid example to men. (Lagnicourt 15 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized a party of men and gallantly led them forward, inflicting many casualties on the enemy. He set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |