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Michael Joseph TWOMEY

Regimental number3944
Place of birthCork, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressWood Point Estate, River Murray, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39.4
Height5' 4.75"
Weight172 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs M B Mahoney, Daltonville Duglors Road, Cork, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date9 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 2 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Discharge date18 October 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', discharged (medically unfit: flat feet), Adelaide, 13 February 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 September 1947
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, TWOMEY Michael Joseph

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