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Francis John GEELAN

Regimental number382
Place of birthBraidwood New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPlasterer
AddressLindaville, Lyall Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Geelan, Lindaville, Lyall Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 24 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2644 Pte Robert Michael GEELAN, 18th Bn, killed in action, 20 September 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Middle East

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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