Other training | Passed Sydney University Junior Examination, 1909; State Public Service Examination, Professional Division |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | State Public servant |
Address | Fernberg Road, Rosalie, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.6 |
Height | 6' 0" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Casey, Fernberg Road, Rosalie, Brisbane, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served for 12 months as Colour Sergeant, Junior Cadets, July 1911-June 1912; 12 months as 2nd Lt, July 1912-June 1913; 2nd Lt, Citizen Military Forces, July 1914 - ; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
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Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Promoted Lieutenant, 25 March 1915. Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 10 May 1915 (shell wounds, head, jaws, hands, both legs, back: serious. Admitted to Deaconess hospital, Alexandria, 19 May 1915. Embarked Alexandria for England, 23 July 1915; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, 3 August 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HT 'Runic' (gun shot wound, elbow: unfit for Home Service), 7 November 1915; appointment terminated (discharged), 5 October 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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