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Bernard SCANLAN

Regimental number2395
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMotor driver
AddressTingle Road, Wynnum, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Scanlan, C/o Mrs B Scanlan, Bunya Street, Dunlelair Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date8 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll41st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


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

FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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