| Regimental number | 2148 |
| Place of birth | Manly, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Surveyor draftsman |
| Address | 16 Whistler Street, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Duffy, 16 Whistler Street, Manly, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Hamel from 8-11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations east of HAMEL from 8th to 11th August, 1918. This soldier is a Company Scout and throughout the attack was in front of his Company. At one point he attacked with great daring single-handed and captured 10 prisoners. Later during a minor operation when his Company advanced 1000 yards he acted as part of a screen and secured valuable information for his Company Commander. At all times he is a bold and fearless scout and he set a splendid example of coolness and bravery during the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: embarked from Sydney, 14 June 1915. Landed at Gallipoli, 2 August 1915. Wounded in action (gun shot wound, left eye), 5-9 August 1915. Admitted to 17th General Hospital, Alexandria, 14 August 1915; rejoined unit, 28 October 1915. Taken on strength, 45th Bn, Egypt, 3 March 1916. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 2 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 8 June 1916. Evacuated to England (trench feet), 6 March 1917; rejoined unit in the field, 13 November 1917. Wounded in action (shell wound), 5 April 1918. Evcuated to England, 8 April 1918; rejoined unit, 1 August 1918. Wounded in action (bullet wound, neck), 18 September 1918; evacuated to England, 22 September 1918. Commenced return to Australia, 16 June 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 August 1919; discharged, 17 January 1920. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
