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John Patrick KELLY

Regimental number244
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressBilambil, Tweed River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 7.75"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Kelly, Bilambil, Tweed River, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date20 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 October 1972

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