Hugh Norman DEADY

Regimental number661
Place of birthMaryborough, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHairdresser
AddressMaryborough, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 10"
Weight163 lbs
Next of kinH O Deady Jnr, Maryborough, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in Organisation Cadets.
Enlistment date26 August 1914
Place of enlistmentBroadmeadows, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Postal Corps
FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Discharge date23 March 1919
Other details

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 January 1919; discharged, Melbourne, 23 March 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, DEADY Hugh Norman