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John Albert HENNESSY

Regimental number902
Place of birthNymagee, New South Wales
SchoolSt. Josephs Convent School, Nymagee, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTram employee
AddressNymagee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinBrother, Michael F Hennessy, Balowra, Cooks Street, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 January 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll36th Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularProminent member of the Bank of his Regiment.
FateKilled in Action 7 June 1917
Place of death or woundingMessines, Belgium
Age at death30
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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