Michael FLANAGAN

Regimental number14629
Place of birthWelshpool, Victoria
SchoolWelshpool State School, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressWelshpool, South Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, M Flanagan, Welshpool PO, Welshpool, South Gippsland, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for two years (approx.) in the Citizen Military Forces, Melbourne.
Enlistment date15 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 November 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
Other details from Roll of Honour CircularServed for 2 years in France with 30th Battery; was also a Signaller. (details from father)
FateDied of disease 12 February 1919
Age at death from cemetery records24
Place of burialMaugeuge (Sous-le-Bois) Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 29), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
15
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Michael and Mary FLANAGAN, Welshpool, Victoria
Other details

War service: Western Front

Died of broncho-pneumonia.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal