| Regimental number | 75 |
| Place of birth | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gahnsville, Kalkie, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A E Gahan, Gahnsville, Kalkie, Bundaburg, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in 4th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces (3 years as Sergeant); time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bundaberg. Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Jerusalem Memorial Cemetery |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 4 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Michael and Mary GAHAN, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GAHAN Joseph |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
