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Joseph CROWLEY

Regimental number6626
Place of birthKalgoorlie, Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressKoyuga PO, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 9.25"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinFriend, C Crowley, Koyuga via Echuca, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 June 1916
Place of enlistmentBendigo, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1920
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Kent Fedorowich
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kigoma', 20 May 1920; disembarked Melbourne, 15 July 19120; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 4 October 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 January 1950
Age at death59
Place of burialMelbourne General Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, CROWLEY Joseph

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