Date of birth | |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clergyman |
Address | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 178 lbs |
Next of kin | Michael Fahey, Rossmere Co, Tipperary, Ireland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Chaplain (4th Class) |
Unit name | Chaplains' Corps |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Chaplain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Chaplains' Department |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Kanowna', 16 March 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), 28 May 1918. Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, FAHEY John |