| Regimental number | 289 |
| Place of birth | Jika Jika, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | Argyle Street, Fawkner, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Doherty, Argyle Street, Fawkner, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 29th Light Horse |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 2, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/7/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded) Consistent gallantry and devotion to duty as scout and runner, also valuable services in action. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'fFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As a scout, he gained most valuable information, which greatly assisted in the machine gun work, and continually passed through heavy barrages when carrying messages. With another man he captured a machine gun and seven prisoners, and showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
