Martin O'Meara | |
|---|---|
 Private Martin O'Meara c. 1915–16 | |
| Born | 6 November 1885 Terryglass, Lorrha, Ireland |
| Died | 20 December 1935 (aged 50) Perth, Western Australia |
| Buried | Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 16th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
Martin O'Meara, VC (6 November 1885 – 20 December 1935)[1] was an Irish-born Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
- ^ Reid, Richard E. "O'Meara, Martin (1885–1935)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 22 July 2012.