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James KEALY

Regimental number5588
Place of birthDungog, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressDungog, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.5
Height5' 9"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinFather, Michael Kealy, Dungog, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 8 months in the Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces; left the district.
Enlistment date7 April 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 9 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll19th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 June 1918
Discharge date6 September 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Matatua', 17 June 1918; discharged (medically unfit: diseased right hip), Sydney, 6 September 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KEALY James

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