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We remember John Francis Donnelly
We remember John Francis Donnelly
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Timeline
Timeline
1885
1910
enlistment
Albury NSW
Australia
Source:8993390
23rd August 1910
1910
service
Australian Imperial Force
Staff Sergeant Major
204
Australian Military Forces
Instructional Staff
Source:8993587
23rd August 1910 - 1st September 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Master
64
1st Division of AIF
Head Quarters
Source:8993390
1st September 1914 - 4th August 1915
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:8993597
22nd October 1914
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
64
1st A.I.F. Division
9th Battalion
Source:8993390
4th August 1915 - 5th October 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
64
1st A.I.F. Division
9th Battalion
Source:8993390
5th October 1915 - 16th October 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
2nd Australian Headquarters
Aide de Camp
Source:8993390
16th October 1915 - 14th March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Captain
2nd A.I.F. Division
2nd Pioneer Battalion
Source:8993390
14th March 1916 - 1st March 1917
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8993390
13th November 1916
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Major
2nd A.I.F. Division
2nd Pioneer Battalion
Source:8993390
1st March 1917 - 2nd November 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:8993390
4th May 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8993390
3rd June 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8993390
9th September 1917
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant Colonel
1st A.I.F. Division
1st Pioneer Battalion
Source:8993390
17th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8993390
2nd November 1919
1923
marriage
Ellen Margaret Cranney
Source:9056264
1923
children
Eileen Donnelly
Source:9056267
children
Judith Donnelly
Source:9056267
children
John Donnelly
Source:9056267
education
St Patrick's College
Goulburn NSW
Australia
Source:9056264
employment
Station Manager
Source:8993390
location
27 Underwood Street Paddington NSW
Australia
their own address
Source:8993597
1962
death
Not War Related
Died of Cancer
Canberra ACT
Australia
Source:8993581
Source:9056264
18th September 1962
burial
Australia
Source:8993581
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Francis |
| Initials | JF |
| Last Name | Donnelly |
| Source | 8993390 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Underwood Street Paddington NSW | Australia | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 204 | Australian Military Forces | Instructional Staff | Staff Sergeant Major | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 64 | 1st Division of AIF | Head Quarters | Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Master | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 64 | 1st A.I.F. Division | 9th Battalion | Lieutenant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 2nd Australian Headquarters | Aide de Camp | Lieutenant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 64 | 1st A.I.F. Division | 9th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 2nd A.I.F. Division | 2nd Pioneer Battalion | Captain | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1st A.I.F. Division | 1st Pioneer Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2nd A.I.F. Division | 2nd Pioneer Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Donnelly | daughter | ||
| Judith Donnelly | daughter | ||
| John Donnelly | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Stewart Donnelly | mother | ||
| Patrick Joseph Bede Donnelly | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Margaret Cranney | wife | 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-07-14 | 6'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Universal Training Medalet - John Francis DonnellyShows a medal inscribed with John Francis Donnelly which was awarded to him.Contributed by:
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Foot Locker belonging to John Francis DonnellyFoot Locker used and belonging to John Francis Donnelly with legible inscription on lid 'LIEUT. J.F. DONNELLY / 2ND PIONEERS. / A.I.F.'Contributed by:
Jess120243
Communities
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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 Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Francis (Jack) Donnelly | Jess120243 | |
| Universal Training medalet : Sergeant Major J F Donnelly, AMF | Jess120243 | |
| Donnelly, John Francis (1885–1962) in Australian Dictionary of Biography | Jess120243 | |
| Donnelly, John Francis Family Notice. 19 September 1962. The Canberra Times | Jess120243 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Francis Donnelly | Jess120243 | |
| Universal Training Medalet - John Francis Donnelly | Jess120243 | |
| Foot Locker belonging to John Francis Donnelly | Jess120243 |
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We remember John Francis Donnelly
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