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We remember Peter Joseph O'reilly
We remember Peter Joseph O'reilly
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1916
enlistment
Bathurst NSW
Australia
Source:9079978
18th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5378
5th Brigade
19th Battalion
Source:9079978
24th June 1916 - 18th December 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Venereal Disease
Hospital/Institution
Source:9079978
29th August 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
events
Absent Without Leave
Military Discipline
France
Source:9079978
24th October 1916 - 24th October 1916
1916
events
Drunken Behaviour
Military Discipline
Received 14 days detention as punishment.
Source:9079978
28th October 1916 - 29th October 1916
1916
events
Absent Without Leave
Military Discipline
Forfeits 4 days pay.
Source:9079978
2nd December 1916 - 2nd December 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5378
5th Brigade
19th Battalion
Source:9079978
18th December 1916 - 11th October 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Trench Feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:9079978
9th March 1917 - 2nd May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
Source:9079978
24th July 1917 - 9th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Boils
Hospital/Institution
Source:9079978
24th August 1917 - 28th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
Source:9079978
2nd October 1917 - 11th October 1917
1917
events
Drunkenness
Military Discipline
Source:9079978
18th October 1917 - 18th October 1917
1917
events
Absent Without Leave
Military Discipline
Forfeited 28 Days pay.
Source:9079978
9th November 1917 - 15th November 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Trench Feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:9079978
8th April 1918 - 22nd May 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5378
5th Brigade
18th Battalion
Source:9079978
11th October 1918 - 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
5378
Russian Relief Force
Machine Gun Corps
Source:9079978
26th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9079978
5th July 1919
employment
Hairdresser
Source:9079980
sibling
Catherine O'reilly Taylor
Source:9079980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Peter Joseph |
| Initials | PJ |
| Last Name | O'reilly |
| Source | 9079979 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5378 | 5th Brigade | 19th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 5378 | 5th Brigade | 19th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5378 | Russian Relief Force | Machine Gun Corps | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 5378 | 5th Brigade | 18th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine O'Reilly Taylor | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 |
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