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Patrick Joseph KERIN

Regimental number1961
Place of birthKapunda South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDriver
AddressKapunda, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs Kate Kerin, 46 1/2 Mile Crossing, Kapunda, South Australia
Enlistment date10 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/17/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Corps Orders


Recommendation date: "8 November 1917"

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 2 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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