| Regimental number | 5549 |
| Place of birth | Fermoy, Co Cork, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Ship's fireman |
| Address | Mackay PO, Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Ellen Brady, Fermoy, Co Cork, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Embarked, Brisbane, 7 September 1916; disembarked, Plymouth, England, 2 November 1916; marched into Rollestone Camp, 21 November 1916; reported absent without leave, 30 November 1916. Discharged from the Australian Imperial Forces on account of desertion, 31 March 1920. Court of Enquiry findings read 'that No 5549 Pte J. Brady 26th Battalion attached to the 7th Training Battalion, A.I.F. illegally absented himself without leave (or sufficient cause) at Rollestone Camp on the 30th November 1916, and that he is still so absent an that there is no evidence available as to his deficiencies of Kit.' Medals: none |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BRADY John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
