| Regimental number | 3017 |
| Place of birth | Nar Nar Goon, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Road contractor |
| Address | Woodleigh Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Francis Egan, Nar-nar-goon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For consistent coolness and good leadership under heavy fire during operations on the Hindenburg Line Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On two occasions when with working parties he showed very marked coolness and resource in rallying them under heavy shell fire. By his example he kept them in touch, and assisted largely in successfully completing the important work upon which they were engaged.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
