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Michael Dowling McGRATH

Regimental number2630
Place of birthCulcairn, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPostal assistant
Address15 Pacific Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 9"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinFather, Patrick McGrath, Culcairn, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed in the Senior Cadets for 6 months; Served in the 16th Infrantry for 2 years.
Enlistment date17 August 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 August 1916
Place of enlistmentNewcastle, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll34th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death27 May 1983
Age at death87
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Catholic Lawn Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, McGRATH Michael Dowling

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