
| Regimental number | 5588 |
| Place of birth | Dungog, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Dungog, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27.5 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Michael Kealy, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 8 months in the Light Horse, Citizen Military Forces; left the district. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| 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 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KEALY James |