| Regimental number | 5578 |
| Other Names | FLANAGAN |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Milk carter |
| Address | 143 Durham Street, Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William John Flanaghan, 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 | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: Military Medal 'This man is a Battalion runner, and was sent on an urgent message to 4 companies in the line, near FRAMERVILLE, east of AMIENS, on the 11th August, 1918. His task was a most dangerous one, he was continually under the fire of machine guns, and snipers. For some time he was forced to take cover in a shell hole on account of the concentrated fire that was brought on him. He eventually delivered the despatches and brought back information that was urgently needed at Headquarters. He has throughout the operations shown great courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, Croix de Guerre, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
