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Benjamin Leo MARKEY

Regimental number2447
Place of birthRochester Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGrocer
AddressRochester East, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Markey, Rochester East, Victoria
Enlistment date29 June 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name60th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/77/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 February 1972

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