| Regimental number | 177 |
| Place of birth | Forest Hill, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Forest Hill, Gatton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.2 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas McKee, Forest Hill, Gatton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in C Squadron, 2nd Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Gatton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Promoted Corporal, 29 December 1915. Promoted Temporary Sergeant, 16 February 1916. Commenced return to Australia from Portland, England, on board HT 'Ascanius', 17 March 1916; discharged (medically unfit: synovitis, right knee), Brisbane, 24 May 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, McKEE Francis John |
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