| Regimental number | 1009 |
| Place of birth | Gympie Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Crown Road, Gympie, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Bridget Dillon, Crown Road, Gympie, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on our front opposite DERNANCOURT and ALBERT on 5th April 1918. This Gunner was one of a detachment on a forward section of guns. After one of these guns had been put out of action, he, with some others, continued to serve the remaining gun under very heavy shelling at a time when fire was required to support our Infantry. At another period Gunner DILLON served his gun single handed while being heavily shelled and continued to do so till cease fire was ordered for the Battery. Throughout the operations on the 5th he displayed marked bravery and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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