| Regimental number | 3324 |
| Place of birth | Miltownmalbat, Co Clare, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Policeman |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Margaret Behan, 176 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney on HMAT 'Beltana', 25 November 1916. Forfeited 1/- on account of not having complete mess kit, 19 January 1917; disembarked Devonport, 25 January 1917. Proceeded to France through Folkestone, 3 May 1917; marched into Australian Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, 4 May 1917; marched out to 4th Pioneer Bn, 7 May 1917 and taken on strength, 8 May 1917; marched into 4th Australian Divisional Base Depot, Havre, 6 December 1917; assessed as having debilities, 13 December 1917. Proceeded to England, 23 December 1917; and marched into No. 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 24 December 1917. Commenced return to Australia on HT 'Balmoral Castle', 1 February 1918; disembarked, 25 February 1918. Discharged as being medically unfit for military service, Brisbane, 3 May 1918 (premature senility, rheumatism). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEHAN Patrick Joseph |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
