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Cyril Thomas McKENNA

ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationVeterinary practitioner
AddressGlencara Park, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Mr T McKenna, Glencara Park, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Previous military serviceMU Rifles
Enlistment date23 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCaptain (Veterinary Officer)
Unit nameAustralian Reserve Park 1, Company 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Ordnance Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).
Recommendation date: 31 January 1919

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

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

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