Regimental number | 627 |
Place of birth | Wasleys, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23.9 |
Height | 5' 6" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Edward O'Reilly, Terowie, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
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 death | |
Age at death | 52 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, O'REILLY Eugene Jospeh |