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Edward John KELEHER

Regimental number1666
Place of birthWalhalla, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
AddressDoodlakine, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation40.4
Height5' 6.5"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinSister, Miss Lucy Keleher, Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date26 February 1916
Place of enlistmentPerth, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 November 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Bridget KELEHER
Discharge date15 February 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 6 November 1918; discharged (medically unfit: debility), Perth, 15 February 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 June 1930
Age at death56
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, KELEHER Edward John

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