| Regimental number | 623 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Ship's fireman |
| Address | 177 High Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Fitzpatrick, 1295 Yarren Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, |
| 30 Officers and 982 Other Ranks embarked at Fremantle on HMAT A11 'Ascanius' on 29 June 1915; 12 others embarked at Fremantle on HMAT A36 'Thirty-Six' on 12 July 1916. From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish the latter 12. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Machine Gun Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bronze Medal 'Consistent good work under fire, both on Gallipoli and during raids and Brigade attacks in France.' Recommendation date: Military Medal 'Work on 4-11 October 1917 near Zonnebeke.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the operations in the vicinity of ZONNEBEKE between the 4th/12th October, 1917. He on the 4th October, 1917 in the darkness and in the most of heavy enemy fire when four of his men were buried in a dugout went to their rescue, and although wounded he gave no thought to himself until they were liberated. He further continued in action until the company was relieved on the 11th October, 1917. On reporting his wounded, later he was evacuated.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
