William CAHIR

Regimental number2590
Place of birthGeelong, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Address7 Little Smyth Street, Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jessie Cahir, 7 Little Smyth Street, Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date30 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Employment Company
FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3904 Pte Michael CAHIR, 58th Bn, returned to Australia, 16 January 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal