| Regimental number | 1762 |
| Place of birth | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Machinery expert |
| Address | Tallwood via Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32.6 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 159 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Clara Ahearne, Tallwood via Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, PalestineWounded in action, 5 August 1916 (gun shot wound, face: slight). Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Lancashire', 18 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit: malaria), Brisbane, 27 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, AHEARNE John Frederick |
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