Regimental number | 4028 |
Place of birth | Winchelsea, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Shunter |
Address | Pettavel via Geelong, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Patrick Donohue, Pettavel via Geelong, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near WARNETON, during raid on the enemy, on the night 30th November/1st December 1917, this man displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He did very fine work in company with Private RICHARDS in searching and bombing enemy dugouts during raid, and was instrumental in securing a live prisoner. Strength of raiding party - 4 officers and 82 other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Geelong East Cemetery |