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John Joseph LEAHY

Regimental number6106
Place of birthMelville Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Address98 Royal Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John Leahy, Wittenoom Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Enlistment date24 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name28th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 July 1936
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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