| Regimental number | 269 |
| Place of birth | Dunkerier, King's Co, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o J Dunne, State Mill, Wurraning, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Michael Dunne, Foxboro, Money Gall, King's Co, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A36 Thirty Six on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Work at Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. As N.C.O. in charge of a Lewis Gun team, he showed fine judgment in handling his gun, under heavy fire set a splendid example to his men. He occupied an advanced post, and at about 1.30 a.m. on 22nd September he observed an enemy patrol of 5 coming towards them. He opened fire, wounding one of the enemy. He at once went out and secured the wounded man and another unwounded prisoner. Handing them over, he went forward and searched for the rest of the patrol.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Freemantle, 29 June 1915; embarked with Bn for Gallipoli, 4 September 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Mudros, 10 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Proceeded to join the British Expeditionary Force, 16 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 21 March 1916. Admitted to General Hospital, Belgium, 7 October 1916; transferred to Casualty Clearing Station, 11 October 1916 (influenza); discharged to join unit, 29 October 1916; rejoined Bn, France, 1 November 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal, 11 April 1917; promoted to Temporary Corporal, 6 May 1917. Found guilty, 1 August 1917, of neglecting the good order and Military discipline in that he allowed smoking in Billets: awarded forfeiture of temporary rank of Corporal. Promoted to Temporary Corporal, 26 September 1917; awarded Military Medal, 14 October 1917. Promoted Corporal to complete establishment, 27 December 1917; proceeded to 5th English Bn, 31 December 1917; marched in, 5 January 1918. Attended 8th Lewis Gun Course at the Australian School of Musketry, Tidworth, from 17 January to 31 January 1918. Admitted to No 1 Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 11 February 1918 (venereal disease: period of treatment, 5 days); discharged from Hospital, 15 February 1918; marched out to Fovant, 2 April 1918; marched in, 22 April 1918; taken to Group Hospital, Hurdcott, 8 May 1918; attached for duty, 25 April 1918; admitted to General Hospital, Fovant, 10 May 1918 (influenza and jaundice); discharged to Training Bn, 9 July 1918; marched in to No 3 Convalescent Depot, 9 July 1918; transferred to Parkhouse Hospital, 3 September 1918 (sick); marched in to No 1 Convalescent Depot, 17 September 1918; marched out over seas to join Training Brigade, France, 21 October 1918. Found guilty, 5 November 1918, of being absent without leave, from midnight, 6 November, to 5:40 pm, 6 November 1918; awarded reprimand by Major Devonshire. Proceeded to join unit, 26 November 1918; rejoined Bn, 30 November 1918; marched out from unit, 15 January 1919; marched out to England, 20 January 1919; marched in to Hurdcott, 21 January 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Prince Ludwig', from London, 9 July 1919; disembarked, 3 September 1919; discharged, 12 November 1919. Medals: 1914/15 Star; British War Medal, Victory Medal (both returned, 30 September 1924) |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DUNNE Michael |
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Street Address:
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