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Michael MACNAMARA

Regimental number2545
Place of birthIpswich, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGoondiwindi, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38.4
Height5' 4"
Weight129 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Maggie Luddgatta, Glanville Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 October 1915
Place of enlistmentToowoomba, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name52nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/69/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 19 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll52nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Discharge date13 December 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 18 October 1917; discharged (medically unfit: chronic rheumatism), Brisbane, 13 December 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 June 1955
SourcesNAA: B2455, MACNAMARA Michael

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