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John Angus Charles KELLY

Regimental number3334
Date of birth3 June 1896
Place of birthElliston, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStation hand
AddressPort Elliston, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.6
Height5' 7.5"
Weight159 lbs
Next of kinFather, Patrick Kelly, Port Elliston, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 December 1917
Place of enlistmentPort Lincoln, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name43rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/60/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Ormonde on 7 March 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Discharge date14 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Exeter', 12 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 May 1961
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, KELLY John Angus Charles

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