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George Malachi KELLY

Regimental number1691
Place of birthBundarra, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGrazier
AddressOatley, Gradale Siding, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.8
Height5' 2"
Weight122 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr Malachi Kelly, Ottley, Nindi Gully, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 February 1916
Place of enlistmentBathurst, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1916
Discharge date29 September 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Seang Choon', 17 July 1916; discharged (medically unfit: double otitis media, deafness, physical debility)), Sydney, 29 September 1916.

Medal: British War Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, KELLY George Malachi

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