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James Francis McKENNA

Regimental number4675
Place of birthWagin Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationShearer
AddressWagin, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, E McKenna, Wagin, Western Australia
Enlistment date16 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on 12 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 2365 Pte John Clement McKENNA, 44th Bn, died of wounds, 30 June 1917; 4665 Pte Walter William McKENNA, 48th Bn, killed in action, 7 August 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 November 1961
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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