John COURTNEY

Regimental number2348
Place of birthBlackrock, Co Louth, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Height5' 6.75"
Weight178 lbs
Next of kinBrother, Patrick Courtney, 156 Oliva Street, Bootle, Liverpool, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date1 April 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 2 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 January 1916
Discharge date12 June 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Medical report reads, 'Was taken ill with pains in knees and lips and finally shoulder joints (whilst on route to Egypt during August). Feet: No swellings. Pains were worse at night and prevented sleep. Joints became gradually stiff and finally became crippled with bent back and unable to walk without a stick. Has been in No 3 Auxiliary Hospital for a month and in Helouan Convalescent Depot nine weeks. Is getting worse', Helouan, 5 January 1916.

Embarked Suez on HS 'Karoola' and commenced return to Australia, 20 January 1916; disembarked Melbourne, 21 February 1916. Discharged as being medically unfit for continued service, Adelaide, 12 June 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, COURTNEY John