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Jonothan LUNNEY

Regimental number2563
Other NamesJohnathan Henry
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressCastle Blaney, County Monaghan, Ireland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs D Lunney, Castle Blaney, County Monaghan, Ireland
Enlistment date14 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Australian Clearing Hospital, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/102/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 25 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At BULLECOURT on 11th April 1917 he worked continuously under heavy fire dressing the wounded from 4.30 a.m. till 8.00 p.m. without a rest. He showed a fine spirit and carried out arduous duties under difficult and trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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