Regimental number | 3170 |
Place of birth | Cradock, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Cradock, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 11" |
Weight | 168 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Canny, Cradock, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 25th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Karmala on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: 3169 Pte John Patrick CANNY, 9th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 10 July 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dunluce Castle', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 30 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CANNY Thomas Joseph |