| Regimental number | 5106 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Panton Street, Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 3.75" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr H Healey, Panton Street, Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 288 Pte George Charles HEALEY, 38th Bn, died of wounds, 22 February 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 1 April 1916; disembarked Suez, 12 May 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 28 May 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 4 June 1916. Taken on strength, 7th Bn, in the field, 28 July 1916. Taken on strength, 1st Canadian Tunnelling Company, 23 August 1916; rejoined Bn, 16 October 1916. Admitted sick to hospital, 11 March 1917; rejoined Bn, 1 April 1917 (no further details recorded). Wounded in action, 22 April 1917 (gun shot wound, face); admitted to 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 25 April 1917; transferred to England, 27 April 1917 (gun shot wound and concussion), and admitted to City of London Military Hospital, Clacton, 28 April 1917; transferred to Mile End Military Hospital, 23 May 1917; to 2nd Auxiliary Hospital, Southall, 30 May 1917; discharged to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 2 June 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Demosthenes',, 27 July 1917 (shell concussion, brain); disembarked Melbourne, 24 September 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 31 October 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HEALEY Harry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
