| Regimental number | 6854 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Address | Zeehan, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.6 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Daniel Sweeney, 44 Solley Street, Zeehan, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 91st Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ormonde', 16 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 19 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SWEENEY Sydney Francis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
