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James CARBERRY

Regimental number27
Place of birthMt Morgan, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
Address16 Wilson Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29.6
Height5' 11.75"
Weight204 lbs
Next of kinBrother, P Joseph Carberry,16 Wilson Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 2 years with the Border Horse, South Africa (Boer War).
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Place of enlistmentEnoggera, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name9th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 August 1915
Discharge date28 April 1916
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Lincoln', 4 August 1915 (venereal disease); discharged from Langwarrin Camp, Victoria, and sent to Broadmeadows Camp, 2 October 1915; discharged from the AIF, Brisbane, 28 April 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, CARBERRY James

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