Regimental number | 526 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
True Name | CONNELL, Lewis James |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Basketmaker |
Address | 286 Stewart Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.11 |
Height | 5' 5.5" |
Weight | 119 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Connell, 286 Stewart Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 3 years in 60th Infntry, Citizen Military Forces. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Ulysses', 13 February 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left hand and eye), Melbourne, 3 May 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery, Victoria |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CONNELL Louis James |