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Herbert Arthur McNAMARA

Regimental number173
Other NamesMcNAMARRA
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressTeramia Street, North Lismore, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinSister, Jemimah Mitchell, Teramia Street, North Lismore, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll2 February 1914
Place of enlistmentPomona, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Discharge date15 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 10 January 1917 (fractured upper jaw: severe).

Married Ethel BAILEY, widow, St James Parish Church, Stafford, England, 23 December 1917.

Rejoined Bn, in the field, 9 January 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Main', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 15 December 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, McNAMARA Herbert Arthur

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