| Regimental number | 4517 |
| Place of birth | Kingston, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | Irene Cottage, Carshalton Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 141 lbs |
| Next of kin | Uncle, P Holahan, Irene Cottage, Carshalton Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New Soputh Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Disembarked Egypt, 22 March 1916. Joined 54th Bn, Ferry Post, 1 April 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 29 June 1916. Accidentally wounded, 25 September 1916 (bomb wound, right hand and thigh), and admitted to 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station; discharged to Hospital Barge, 26 September 1916. Admitted to General Hospital, St Omer, 28 September 1916; transferred to England, 14 October 1916 (no further details recorded). Proceeded overseas to France, 31 December 1916; rejoined unit, in the field, 7 Janary 1917. Wounded in action, 15 May 1917; admitted to 14th Field Ambulance, 16 May 1917 (bomb wounds, back) to 9th Casualty Clearing Station, 16 May 1917; rejoined unit, 2 June 1917. To United Kingdom on leave, 14 January 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 16 February 1918. Wounded in action, 17 April 1918 (gassed), and admitted to 2/3 Home Counties Field Ambulance; transferred to 55th Casualty Clearing Station, 18 April 1918; to 11th Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 19 April 1918; to England, 22 April 1918, and admitted to 1st Southern General Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, 23 April 1918. Transferred to 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 7 May 1918; discharged to No 3 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 10 May 1918. Admitted to Military Hospital, Fovant, 22 June 1918 (influenza); discharged to Training Depot, 28 June 1918. Marched out to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 6 August 1918; to Overseas Training Brigade, Longbridge Deverill, 4 September 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 29 September 1918; rejoined unit, 7 October 1918. Transferred to 56th Bn, 11 October 1918, and taken on strength, in the field. Marched out to Australian General Base Depot for return to Australia, 5 March 1919; marched in to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 15 March 1919. Found guilty, Sutton Veny, of being absent without leave from 2359, 4 April, to 1300, 8 April 1919: admonished, and forfeited 4 days' pay. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanha', 8 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 26 June 1919; discharged, Sydney, 18 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
