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John Henry FITZGERALD

Regimental number5081
Place of birthDrake New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLocomotive fireman
AddressHigh Street, Lismore, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs B Fitzgerald, High Street, Lismore, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5082 Pte Phillip FITZGERALD, 3rd Bn, returned to Australia, 19 February 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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