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John William KEARNEY

Regimental number250
Place of birthGeelong West Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBootmaker
Addressc/o Kearney Bros Boot Factory, Ryrie Street, Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinSister, Eily Kearney, Church Street, Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date13 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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