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Arthur William MONAGHAN

Regimental number3343
Place of birthTungamah, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressRannock via Coolamon, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32.7
Height5' 2"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Johanna Monaghan, Rannock via Coolamon, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for enlistment on the grounds of insufficient height)
Enlistment date15 June 1917
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 2 August 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 December 1918
Discharge date13 March 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action, 6 May 1918 (gun shot wound, right leg).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Saxon', 11 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 13 March 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 September 1962
Place of burialEast Lismore General Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, MONAGHAN Arthur William

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