| Regimental number | 2915 |
| Place of birth | Attona Bay, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Sister, K. Doyle, 86 Stanley Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night 28/29th July 1918 29th Battalion attacked and captured enemy trench opposite MORLANCOURT. Private DOYLE is a member of a gun crew taking over a Stokes Mortar with which to assist the centre Company. The Corporal in charge of the gun was badly wounded going over, Private DOYLE also being wounded at the same time. Private DOYLE immediately took over command of the gun crew and succeeded in establishing his gun in old German line, where he remained until dawn ready to fore on enemy counter attack. He fired his gun on two occasions when parties of the enemy were observed and succeeded in dispersing and inflicting casualties on same. The promptness in taking over command and devotion to duty under such difficulties are highly commendable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
