| Regimental number | 2348 |
| Place of birth | Blackrock, Co Louth, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Patrick Courtney, 156 Oliva Street, Bootle, Liverpool, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| 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 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, COURTNEY John |