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Jeremiah FLYNN

Regimental number1128
Place of birthMiddleton, Co Cork, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBushman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 7.5"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinFather, William Flynn, No 1 St Marys Terrace, Middleton, Co Cork, Lreland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt

Medical Board, Mena, 25 February 1915: diagnosed double bunion and flat foot; defective teeth - only 10 teeth in lower jaw, none in upper jaw. Board concluded 'totally unfit for duty'.

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board 'Ulysses', 15 April 1915; disembarked Melbourne; discharged Sydney, 2 May 1915 (medically unfit).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FLYNN Jeremiah

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