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Francis BREEN

Place of birthKillarney, Co Kerry, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRoman Catholic priest
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, J Breen, High Street, Killarney, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentChaplain (4th Class)
Unit nameChaplains' Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 5 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollChaplain
Unit from Nominal RollChaplains' Department
FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1916
Discharge date5 July 1916
Other details

War service: appointed to Australian Imperial Force in England

Served as Roman Catholic Chaplain Class IV for voyage only

Embarked 'Suevic' from England, 22 April 1916Embarked 'Seang Choon' from Brisbane, 4 May 1916; embarked 'Ajana' from Sydney, 5 July 1916. Appointment terminated, London, 2 September 1916.

Medals: British War Medal.
Miscellaneous detailsEmbarked for voyage only.

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