| Regimental number | 5581 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 143 Durham Street, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John Flanagan, 143 Durham Street, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Headquarters, Australian Infantry Base Depot |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Hanebeke Wood on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HANEBEKE WOOD on 20th September 1917 this man, who was a Battalion Runner, throughout the attack showed great courage and devotion to duty. He was constantly carrying messages under heavy enemy shellfire and was always the first to volunteer for any work that was needed. Was continually employed for 12 hours without rest under the most trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
