Regimental number | 1923 |
Place of birth | Achdil Island, Ireland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Helidon, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 50.10 |
Height | 5' 6.5" |
Weight | 145 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, Michael Sweeney, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Australian Remount Unit 2, Squadron 7 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 28/3/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Remount Unit |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Vestalia', 18 October 1916; discharged, 12 December 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SWEENEY James |