Regimental number | 2058 |
Place of birth | Waratah New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Shunter |
Address | Greaves Street, North Waratah, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Eva Jane Delaney, Greaves Street, North Waratah, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work on 18-19 May 1917 near Armentieres. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of burial | Trois-Arbres Cemetery (Plot I, Row L, Grave No. 14), Steenwerck, France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 123 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Town. Waratah, New South Wales |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 16th/19th May, 1917, during a heavy bombardment and a hostile raid on LE TOUQUET Sector, this man showed great gallantry and devotion to duty. He was of considerable assistance to his Officer in organising the men. Under heavy shell fire he went three times back to Company Headquarters conveying information, and returning with orders to the front line. On his return journeys he also carried water to the men in the firing line. By his devotion to duty the Company Commander was kept in touch with what was happening, while the men were inspired by his thought in bringing up water. His courage and initiative has had an excellent effect on his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |