Regimental number | 607 |
Place of birth | Strokestown, Roscommon, Ireland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 152 lbs |
Next of kin | John McGreevy, Strokestown, Roscommon, Ireland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Enoggera, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | S/SMITH |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | 2nd LH |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Joined Regiment as part of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 9 May 1915. Admitted to 1st Australian General Hospital, 19 September 1915, and transferred to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Heliopolis (dysentry, injury to head); admitted to No 19 General Hospital Convalescent Camp, Shabir-el-Ker, 13 September 1915; rejoined unit at the front, Warden, 14 January 1916. Admitted to hospital, Sohag, 23 February 1916 (deafness). Embarked Suez on HT 'Armadale' and commenced return to Australia, 23 May 1916; disembarked 1st Military District, 25 June 1916. Discharged as being medically unfit for service, Brisbane, 26 July 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, McGREEVY Michael |