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John Patrick O'NEILL

Regimental number702
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGrocer
AddressCollin View, Mullingar Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinE W O'Neill, Dobie via Ararat, Victoria
Enlistment date4 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
FateReturned to Australia 1 June 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although considerably outnumbered, he maintained his position and prevented the enemy from breaking through, in spite of the fact that his left flank was exposed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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