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James SWEENEY

Regimental number1923
Place of birthAchdil Island, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressHelidon, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation50.10
Height5' 6.5"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Michael Sweeney, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 October 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 2, Squadron 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/3/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Remount Unit
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1916
Discharge date12 December 1916
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
SourcesNAA: B2455, SWEENEY James

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