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John McGUINNESS

Regimental number2146
Place of birthGlasgow Scotland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret McMannus, 47 Picadilly Street, Glasgow, Scotland
Enlistment date15 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 20 September 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Conspicuous initiative and gallantry in taking command and ably leading men when his Platoon Commander became a casualty.' (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 16 August 1916

FateKilled in Action 8 August 1918
Place of burialVillers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery (Plot XII, Row E, Grave No. 2), Fouilloy, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
108

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