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Arthur William MOONEY

Regimental number1578
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMairne Terrace, Forestville, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Height5' 7"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Edith May Mooney, Thomas Street, Forbes, Edwardstown, South Australia
Enlistment date19 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 April 1919
Discharge date25 July 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 3 July 1917; discharged to duty, 3 August 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 37 days.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 July 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 July 1956
Place of burialEchunga Public Cemetery
SourcesNAA: B2455, MOONEY Arthur William

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