| Regimental number | 377 |
| Place of birth | Pakenham Victoria |
| Other Names | FAHEY, William A |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Queensberry Place, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Christophenson, Queensberry Place, Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry in action at MOUQUET FARM on 26th August, 1916, in continuing to fire on the enemy after he had been wounded in both arms; the rifle was loaded by one wounded man whilst Private FAHEY did the firing. he maintained his position until ordered to fall back to the rest of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
