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We remember Patrick William Fahey
We remember Patrick William Fahey
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:8678031
20th December 1915
employment
Labourer
Tramway Electrical Department
Australia
Source:8678031
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:8233912
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3060
Australian Infantry
55 Battalion
Source:8678022
location
26, Falcon Street, Crows Nest, North Sydney
Australia
parents address
Source:8678031
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Fahey was originally listed missing in 1916, but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity. Re-buried at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery during 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8678022
20th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Patrick William |
| Initials | PW |
| Last Name | Fahey |
| Source | 8233912 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Falcon Street, Crows Nest, North Sydney | Australia | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3060 | Australian Infantry | 55 Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Fahey | mother | ||
| Patrick Fahey | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-20 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Grave of Private Patrick William Fahey of the AIF.This grave is now located at Fromelles Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery where Private Fahey was re-buried during 2010. He was previously commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing at VC Corner Cemetery.
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Australian Soldier re-buried at Pheasant WoodPrivate Patrick William Fahey was re-buried with full military honours at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery during 2010.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Private Patrick William Fahey of the AIF. | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Soldier re-buried at Pheasant Wood | Anne1202 | |
| The Australian Red Ensign | Anne1202 |
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