| Regimental number | 4770 |
| Place of birth | Ballina New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Address | 56 Dytes Parade, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Daly, 56 Dytes Parade, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For conistently good work and devotion to duty from 25th February to 16th September, 1918, as Pay Sergeant. Irrespective of the tactical position of the Battalion, Sergeant DALY has, in addition to his ordinary duties, been a very valuable asset to the men of the Battalion advising and assisting them in all business and financial matters and sparing himself in no way whatsoever in order to be of any use or assistance in his capacity to the welfare of the Battalion. When out of the line he is indefatigable in organising sports and assisting in the carrying out of same as well as all classes of recreational training. His work in this capacity alone has made him a very valuable asset to the Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: [594] Lt James DALY, 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column, returned to Australia, 1 July 1919; 1729 Pte William DALY, 3rd Bn, killed in action, 7-12 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
