James Herbert FARRELLY

Regimental number1145
Place of birthHorsham, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressManunda, Yunta, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation39
Height5' 8.25"
Weight180 lbs
Next of kinFriend, Mrs Nellie Auld, Wilson Street, Prospect, South Australia
Enlistment date3 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 April 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1917
Discharge date28 February 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia, 20 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit: overage, debility, rheumatism), Adelaide, 28 February 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FARRELLY James Herbert