Regimental number | 2291 |
Place of birth | Fatherd, Ireland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Avoca Street, West Bundaberg, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 49 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 170 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Kelly, Avoca Street, West Bundaberg, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served for 7 years in the Militia, Ireland; 5 years in the Irish Rifles, Brisbane; 2 years in the Navy Reserve, Bundaberg; and 17 years in Wide Bay Regiment, Queensland. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 2, Squadron 8 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/3/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Remount Unit |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt Posted to 8th Squadron, 2nd Remount Unit. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT ?Seang Bee?, 29 April 1916; disembarked Brisbane, 3 May 1916; discharged Brisbane, 19 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, KELLY Michael |