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John Harry BROPHY

Regimental number1894
Place of birthYarraville, Victoria
Other NamesJohn Henry
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Thomas Brophy, Victoria Hotel, Epping, Victoria
Enlistment date28 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrother: 1884 Pte Matthew James BROPHY, 21st Bn, killed in action, 26 August 1916.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death20 August 1960

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