Regimental number | 2348 |
Place of birth | Blackrock, Co Louth, Ireland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Height | 5' 6.75" |
Weight | 178 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, Patrick Courtney, 156 Oliva Street, Bootle, Liverpool, England |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt Medical report reads, 'Was taken ill with pains in knees and lips and finally shoulder joints (whilst on route to Egypt during August). Feet: No swellings. Pains were worse at night and prevented sleep. Joints became gradually stiff and finally became crippled with bent back and unable to walk without a stick. Has been in No 3 Auxiliary Hospital for a month and in Helouan Convalescent Depot nine weeks. Is getting worse', Helouan, 5 January 1916. Embarked Suez on HS 'Karoola' and commenced return to Australia, 20 January 1916; disembarked Melbourne, 21 February 1916. Discharged as being medically unfit for continued service, Adelaide, 12 June 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, COURTNEY John |