Regimental number | 3420 |
Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Engine driver |
Address | 'Fiddane', Fairney View, near Ipswich, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Height | 5' 5" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, M Fahey, 'Fiddane', Fairney View, near Ipswich, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served for 15 months in No 2 Squadron, 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 1 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/89/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A43 Forty Three on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Motor Transport Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Taranto, Italy, on board HT 'Kasir-a-Hind', 24 September 1918; disembarked Melbuorne, 23 November 1918, for onward travel overland to Brisbane; discharged, Brisbane, 24 April 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, FAHY Michael Patrick |