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Astley Picton MAHONY

Regimental number725
Place of birthAdelaide South Australia
Other NamesMAHONEY
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWarehouseman
AddressDee Why, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Mahony, Pacific Parade, Dee Why, New South Wales
Enlistment date21 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name3rd Mobile Veterinary Section
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on 8 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Mobile Veterinary Section
FateReturned to Australia 6 September 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'This Non Commissioned Officer deserves special mention for devotion to duty under trying circumstances. He has always been an example to the men in his Unit in courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

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