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Francis Patrick EGAN

Regimental number503
Place of birthAdelaide, South Australia
SchoolVarious schools
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse trainer
AddressHiltonville, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, C Egan, Hiltonville, South Australia
Enlistment date9 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular'He had, by his manly qualities, endered himself to every man in his unit. His comrades erected a very fine stone monument at his grave.' Details from Father.
FateDeceased 12 May 1916
Age at death24
Place of burialTel El Kebir War Memorial Cemetery (Grave No. 20), Egypt
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
7
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: C.J. and Sarah Ann EGAN, Hilton, South Australia. Native of Adelaide
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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