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Edward James BRADY

Regimental number2117
Place of birthNyngan, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressNyngan, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.9
Height5' 3.5"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lucy Barrigan, 294 Riley Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest measurement)
Enlistment date16 December 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameDecember 1916 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number11/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Karmala on 3 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date6 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Dongala', 24 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 6 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Death attributed to War Service.
Date of death28 October 1944
Age at death47
Place of burialRookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, BRADY Edward James

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