Regimental number | 3306 |
Place of birth | Gawler, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 130 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Shannon, Daly Street, Gawler, South Australia |
Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the Senior Cadets (80th Battalion); 2 years in the 79th Infantry; 80th Battalion. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Benalla', 13 February 1917; disembarked Adelaide, 23 May 1917; discharged Adelaide, 15 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SHANNON John Francis |