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Martin CONNELLAN

Regimental number593
Place of birthMaryborough Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFrame sawyer
AddressAraidne Street, Newtown, Maryborough, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMr J Connellan, Araidne Street, Newtown, Maryborough, Queensland
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name9th Battalion, E Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Corps Orders


Conspicuous gallantry and valuable services in delivering rations safely to line. (East of Ypres).
Recommendation date: 19 November 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5323 Pte Patrick John CONNELLAN, 26th Bn, returned to Australia, 18 October1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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