| Regimental number | 4095 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | 41 Johnston Street, Croxton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 151 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs M Ruchby, 41 Johnston Street, Croxton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Alexandria, 28 May 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 7 June 1916. Marched out to Fargo Hospital from 5th Training Bn, Rollestone, 1 August 1916; rejoined unit, 7 August 1916 (no details of treatment recorded). Proceeded overseas to France, 10 September 1916; joined 53rd Bn, 9 October 1916. Wounded in action, 1 November 1916 (shell shock); admitted to 5th Australian Field Ambulance, 3 November 1916 (exhaustion), and transferred to 38th Casualty Clearing Station; admitted to 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 4 November 1916; transferred to 4th Convalescent Depot, 6 November 1916; discharged to Base Depot, 9 November 1916; marched in to 5th Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, 11 November 1916. Marched out to England as Permanent Base Man, 13 February 1917. Marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 17 February 1917. Detached for duty to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 8 April 1917; detached to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 9 July 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HMAT 'Borda', 26 September 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 21 November 1917; re-embarked HMAT 'Suevic' for Sydney, 22 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: deformed toes), 26 December 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DIGNAN John Joseph |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
