| Regimental number | 3070 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Effeney, 107 Gladstone Road, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on 28th March 1918. A party of the enemy attacked his post and caused casualties to the Lewis Gun team putting it out of action. he got another gun into action and dispersed the enemy, leaving 10 dead and capturing 6 prisoners and one machine gun. His resource and bravery at all times a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 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
