| Regimental number | 2861 |
| Place of birth | Roscommon, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, M Johns, Waterberry, Belleview Parade, Hurstville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Admitted to 1st Australian Stationary Hospital, Ismailia, 17 January 1916 (tuberculosis); transferred to 2nd Australian General Hospital, Ghezireh, 25 January 1916; transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Heliopolis, 15 February 1916 (bronchitis); transferred to Convalescence Depot, Helouan, 24 February 1916; transferred to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Helouan, 29 March 1916; admitted to Ras el Tin Central Hospital, Alexandria, 13 April 1916; discharged to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Helouan, 27 April 1916; admitted to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Ismailia, 4 June 1916 (pulmonary tuberculosis). Commenced return to Australia (invalid) from Suez on board HT ?Karoola?, 5 July 1916; disembarked Sydney; discharged Sydney (medically unfit), 19 August 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KELLY Francis Thomas |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
