Regimental number | 425 |
Place of birth | York, Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grocer's assistant |
Address | 18 Glyde Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18.2 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 163 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Samuel Sweeny, 18 Glyde Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Served for 3 years in Senior Cadets. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Fremantle, 15 January 1919; discharged, Perth, 15 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as SWEENEY. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SWEENY Arthur Brier |