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Michael McNAMARA

Regimental number960
Place of birthKerry, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Height5' 6"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMrs E McNamara 32 Rie Street, Tralee, County Kerry Ireland
Previous military serviceServed for 12 years 6 months in the 3rd Bn, Royal Munster Regiment, British Army.
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 August 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
No details of embarkation for HQ and A-H Companies entered on Embarkation Roll.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1916
Discharge date19 January 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HT 'Marathon', 8 August 1916; discharged, Sydbney, 19 January 1917 (medically unfit).

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, McNAMARA Michael

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