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James Patrick DALY

Regimental number4265
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBarman
Address272 Hay Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30.6
Height5' 7.5"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs E Daly, 272 Hay Street, East Perth, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 September 1915
Place of enlistmentPerth, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 29 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1917
Discharge date12 June 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 17 March 1917; discharged (medically unfit: dilated heart and rheumatism), 12 June 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Enlisted for Home Service, 19 June 1917.

Killed in railway accident, 10 October 1917.
Date of death10 October 1917
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, DALY James Patrick

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