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Martin BRENNAN

Regimental number94
Place of birthGippsland, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressLille and Old Cleveland Road, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 11.5"
Weight165 lbs
Next of kinFather, P. Brennan, Moyne Siding, via Port Fairy, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 December 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 25 December 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Prisoner of War in Turkey.

Commenced return to Australia from Egypt on board HT 'Somali', 25 December 1918; disembarked, 1 March 1919; discharged, 23 April 1919 (medically unfit).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 September 1956
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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