The AIF Project

Eugene Jospeh O'REILLY

Regimental number627
Place of birthWasleys, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarpenter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.9
Height5' 6"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Edward O'Reilly, Terowie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date16 February 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 6 November 1918
Discharge date30 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Marathon', 6 November 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 1 January 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Adelaide, 30 May 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death24 January 1944
Age at death52
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, O'REILLY Eugene Jospeh

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.