Commemorated at Memorial Name Wellington Council First World War Hall of Memory Given name V J Family name Madden Gender Male Service number 717 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1916 - 1917 Fate Died of accident (DOA) Fate date 29 March 1916 Additional information Last held rank Corporal Unit at embarkation 1st Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute