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John Powell NEAL

Regimental number1194
Date of birth23 August 1897
Place of birthMudgee, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressMooney, Coff's Harbor, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.5
Height5' 7"
Next of kinFather, John Neal, Mooney, Coff's Harbor, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Cadets.
Enlistment date23 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Discharge date5 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Liverpool on board HT 'Durham', 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of periof enlistment), Sydney, 5 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: service No N99953.
Date of death19 March 1961
Age at death63
Place of burialCoffs Harbour Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, NEAL John Powell

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