Regimental number | 2816 |
Place of birth | Orange New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | Bungawalbyn, Richmond River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E R Dunne, Bungawalbyn, Richmond River, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During severe fighting he was entirely responsible for the organization of ammunition and ration carrying parties, whom he himself conducted to the front line under heavy fire and in the face of great difficulties. He showed the greatest courage and disregard of danger in helping to recover the wounded during the battle, and at all times his fine example of unflagging devotion to duty has been of the utmost value to the battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |