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John FAHEY

Date of birth2 October 1883
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClergyman
AddressKalgoorlie, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Height5' 7.5"
Weight178 lbs
Next of kinMichael Fahey, Rossmere Co, Tipperary, Ireland
Enlistment date8 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentChaplain (4th Class)
Unit nameChaplains' Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollChaplain
Unit from Nominal RollChaplains' Department
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916).

FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1918
Medals

Distinguished Service Order


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44
Date: 6 April 1916

Discharge date28 May 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Kanowna', 16 March 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), 28 May 1918.

Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FAHEY John

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