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Bernard SKELLY

Regimental number52590
Date of birth7 May 1897
Place of birthCrows Nest, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTelegraphist
AddressCrows Nest, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 6.5"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, B Skelly, Crows Nest, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date22 November 1917
Place of enlistmentToowoomba, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameSignallers, April 1918 Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 1 May 1918
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 18 July 1919
Discharge date2 October 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Sydney, 1 May 1918; transshipped to HMS 'Teutonic', New York, 14 June 1918; disembarked Liverpool, England, 2 July 1918; marched in to No 2 Camp, Parkhouse, 3 July 1918.

Proceeded overseas to France, 30 September 1918; taken on strength, Australian Corps Signal Company, in the field, 5 October 1918.

On leave to Paris, 9 April 1919; rejoined unit from leave, 27 April 1919.

Marched out for return to Australia, 10 May 1919; marched in to No 1 Group, Longbridge Deverill, England, 24 May 1919.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 September 1919; discharged, Brisbane, 2 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, SKELLY Bernard

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