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Lawrence Patrick Francis COLGAN

Regimental number2346
Place of birthMount Gambier, South Australia
Other NamesLawrence Patrick
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressKenton Valley, Gumeracha, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinSister, Miss E T Colgan, Kenton Valley, Gumeracha, South Australia
Enlistment date29 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 June 1959
Place of burialBordertown Cemetery, South Australia

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