Regimental number | 3131 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 8 Langridge Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Fitzpatrick, 8 Langridge Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Personal bravery and services as runner at Pozieres. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Gallantry and devotion to duty in rendering valuable services at Pozieres. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. He repeatedly repaired telephone wires under heavy shell fire, and, when telephone communication was cut, he acted voluntarily as a runner, and carried many messages through the enemy barrage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |