Clement Vincent HENNESSY

Regimental number35228
Date of birth25 March 1896
Place of birthOrroroo, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGrocer's assistant
AddressOrroroo, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.2
Height5' 4"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Hennessy, Orroroo, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed in the 23rd Australian Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date25 May 1916
Place of enlistmentOrroroo, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 27
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/128/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 16 June 1919
Discharge date23 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde', 16 June 1919; discharged, Adelaide, 23 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 February 1995
Age at death98
Place of burialDimboola Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, HENNESSY Clement Vincent