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John LAFFERTY

Regimental number4054
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
SchoolSt Peter and Paul's (Catholic) School, South Melbourne, Victoria
Age on arrival in Australia2
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPipe moulder
AddressPerth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinMother, Mrs K Lafferty, George Street, North Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment date23 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 22 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 30 August 1916
Place of death or woundingMouquet Farm, Pozieres, France
Age at death33
Family/military connectionsHis brother James Lafferty served in the 11th Battalion and was killed in action at Gallipoli. His brother William Lafferty served in the 28th Battalion and returned after 3 1/2 years of active service.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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