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James RIELLY

Regimental number6556
Place of birthMiddle Creek Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGrazier
AddressHaran, Moonie via Dalby, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, E J Rielly, Rangeville, South Street, Toowoomba, Queensland
Enlistment date1 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 June 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Family/military connectionsBrothers: 6555 Pte William Henry RIELLY, 15th Bn, returned to Australia, 9 February 1919; 6557 Pte Thomas RIELLY, 15th Bn, killed in action, 10 July 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 December 1941
Place of burialToowoomba Cemetery

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