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John William CAREY

Regimental number26
Place of birthMaindample, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse trainer
AddressTownsville, Queensland
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation46
Next of kinBrother, Thomas Carey, Townsville, Queensland
Enlistment date10 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/2/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollTrooper
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Remount Unit
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1916
Discharge date5 December 1916
Other details

Commenced return to Australia, 18 October 1916; discharged, 5 December 1916.

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

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