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We remember James Mckeown
We remember James Mckeown
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
employment
Timber Cutter
Australia
Source:9504329
23rd July 1915
1915
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:9504329
23rd July 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2787
25th Battalion
6th Reinforcements
Source:9504329
23rd July 1915 - 27th February 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2787
9th Battalion
Source:9504329
27th February 1916 - 30th July 1919
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9504329
27th February 1916 - 27th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9504329
3rd April 1916 - 3rd February 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Accidentally wounded - gun shot wound right buttock
Hospital/Institution
Source:9504329
31st December 1917 - 25th February 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Adentitus
Hospital/Institution
Source:9616100
5th April 1918 - 13th May 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9504329
30th July 1919
1928
marriage
Theresa Mary Kelly
Source:9515300
9th April 1928
1956
death
Not War Related
Australia
Source:9515300
19th May 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mckeown |
| Source | 9504329 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2787 | 25th Battalion | 6th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 2787 | 9th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Miller | mother | ||
| Michael John McKeown | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Mary Kelly | wife | 9th April 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-23 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-23 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales Government Births Deaths Marriages | Gary3194 | |
| Queensland Government Births Deaths Marriages and Divorces | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James McKeown | Gary3194 | |
| James McKeown Memorabilia - El Arish | Gary3194 |
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