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Michael KELLY

Regimental number2291
Place of birthFatherd, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressAvoca Street, West Bundaberg, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation49
Height5' 8"
Weight170 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Kelly, Avoca Street, West Bundaberg, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed 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 date8 November 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 2, Squadron 8
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/3/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Remount Unit
FateReturned to Australia 29 April 1916
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
SourcesNAA: B2455, KELLY Michael

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