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John Patrick CANNY

Regimental number3169
Place of birthCradock, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressCradock, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Height5' 10.5"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs May Jane Canny, Cradock, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 October 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 25th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Karmala on 8 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 10 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3170 Pte Thomas Joseph CANNY, 9th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 17 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 10 July 1919; discharged, Adelaide, no date entered on file.
Date of death9 December 1967
SourcesNAA: B2455, CANNY John Patrick

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