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Francis KEIGHERY

Regimental number5396
Place of birthCranbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressCranbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J Keighery, Cranbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date14 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on 3 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Altered to Mention in Despatches)


Recommendation date: 30 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Date of death10 February 1970

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