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FARRELL, John
Step 1: Personal Details
| Service Number: | 3107 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 5 August 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 48th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Port Pirie, South Australia, 26 July 1897 |
| Home Town: | Port Pirie, Port Pirie City and Dists, South Australia |
| Schooling: | St Anthony's Catholic School |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 3 May 1918, aged 20 years |
| Cemetery: |
Crucifix Corner Cemetery III C 17 |
| Memorials: | Adelaide National War Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
Biography contributed by Daryl Jones
Son of Patrick and Margaret Farrell, of 5, Branford St., Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia.
THOUGH ABSENT FROM OUR HOME DEAR JACK YOU ARE EVER IN OUR THOUGHTS
Private JOHN FARRELL, who was recently killed in action in France, was the son of Mrs. M. Farrell, Solomontown, who has three other sons on active service. Private John Farrell enlisted in June, 1915, and served with the original Anzacs at the storming of the heights of Gallipoli. He was subsequently transferred to the western theatre of war. Prior to enlisting he was employed at the Port Pirie Smelters, and was a prominent footballer and athlete. He was widely known, and was a great favorite.
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