| Regimental number | 3169 |
| Place of birth | Cradock, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cradock, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs May Jane Canny, Cradock, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Karmala on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3170 Pte Thomas Joseph CANNY, 9th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 17 July 1919 |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 10 July 1919; discharged, Adelaide, no date entered on file. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CANNY John Patrick |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
