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John Edmund DELANEY

Regimental number618
Place of birthDookie, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressDeeford via Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elen Delaney, Gooroolba, Gayndah Railway, Queensland
Enlistment date5 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll25th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Displayed grest gallantry and devotion to duty trench digging in No Man's Land.
Recommendation date: 11 November 1916

FateReturned to Australia 5 January 1919
Date of death8 February 1965
Place of burialTully Cemetery

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