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John Joseph CONNELLY

Regimental number1039
Place of birthQueanbeyan, New South Wales
SchoolConvent Catholic School, Grenfell
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMaryborough, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation41
Next of kinSister, Mrs Bridget O'Brien, 44 Austin Street, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date10 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 February 1917
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death30
Family/military connectionsWas one of five brothers who all served with the AIF. Another Brother R T Connelly was wounded at Gallipoli 6 August and died Alexandria.

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