| Regimental number | 3565 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Gilgai, Inverell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.1 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Gilligan, Gilgai, Inverell, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 4 May 1917; discharged (medically unfit: valvular disease of the heart, mild), Sydney, 12 September 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 62 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GILLIGAN John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
