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Albert CALLAGHAN

Regimental number2679
Place of birthCarnarvonshire, Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
AddressHazeldine, Thirroul, New South Wales
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation39
Next of kinMother-in-Law, Mrs Margaret Tolmie, Cilmaenllywydd, Pull near Llanglly, South Wales, United Kingdom
Enlistment date4 September 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1919
Discharge date20 February 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia, 15 November 1919; disembarked, 29 December 1919; discharged, 20 February 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 February 1963
Place of burialRookwood Crematorium

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