Regimental number | 396 |
Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | 56 Montpelier Road, Hobart, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Peter Donovan, 56 Montpelier Road, Hobart, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During action in front of BEERSHEBA, 31st October, 1917. For conspicuous courage and initiative. Whilst his Troop Officer was absent on duty, his Troop Sergeant severely wounded, he assumed command of the men in his immediate vicinity and led them forward and encouraged the men to advance over ground swept by machine gun and rifle fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Middle East Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery |