George Zeehan LEAHEY

Regimental number2498
Place of birthZeehan, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBlacksmith
Address7 King Street, North Hobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, James Leahey, 7 King Street, North Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date6 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT Ballarat on 9 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 September 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2499 Pte James Samuel LEAHE, 26th Bn, returned to Australia, 25 January 1919.
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Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal