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Patrick KENNA

Regimental number52866
Date of birth10 November 1896
Place of birthHamilton, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressRuby, South Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 9"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinSister, Catherine Pynn, Ruby, South Gippsland, Victoria
Previous military serviceExempt area
Enlistment date10 April 1918
Place of enlistmentLeongatha, Victoria
Unit name2nd General Service Reinforcements (Egypt) (Victoria)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 10 June 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Discharge date22 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 3 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne; 7 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 22 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KENNA Patrick

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