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Joseph McELROY

Regimental number986
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 7.75"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinJohn McElroy, 13 Orr Street Bridgton, Glasgow, Scotland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
No details of embarkation for HQ and A-H Companies entered on Embarkation Roll.
FateDischarged in England (permanently unfit) 31 July 1916
Discharge date31 July 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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