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Mortimer Eugene McCARTHY

Regimental number8304
Place of birthBacchus Marsh Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressCustoms Office, Fremantle, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, William McCarthy, Fern Hill, Victoria
Enlistment date3 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Stationary Hospital 2 - Special Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/71/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Benalla on 1 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30480 (15 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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