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Joseph GROGAN

Regimental number2939
Date of birth2 March 1894
Place of birthKynton, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 4.75"
Weight118 lbs
Next of kinSister, Miss T. Grogan, PO, Echuca, Victoria
Enlistment date15 November 1915
Place of enlistmentCasula, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 14 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1920
Discharge date18 October 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 12 March `1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 18 October 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No V14902.
Date of death29 September 1960
Age at death66
Place of burialEchuca Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B884, GROGAN Joseph

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