| Regimental number | 3054 |
| Place of birth | Bungendore, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bungendore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Thomas Daniel, Bungendore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For most conspicuous gallantry at Mont de Merris near Strazeele on 14 April 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Joseph Thomas and Jane DANIEL |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry at MONT de MERRIS near STRAZEELE, France, on 14th April, 1918. During an attack by the enemy, Private DANIEL showed great gallantry and devotion to duty in working his Lewis Gun in an advanced post. He was exposed above the parapet and showed absolute disregard for his own safety. He was left to deal with the flank attack on his post and was for the whole period under heavy enfilade fire. He inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Bungendore Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
