KEOGH, Alphansus Patrick
| Service Number: | 3157 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 20th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 20 Dec 1915: | Involvement Private, 3157, 20th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '13' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Suevic embarkation_ship_number: A29 public_note: '' | |
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| 20 Dec 1915: | Embarked Private, 3157, 20th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Suevic, Sydney |
My Great Uncle Alphonsus Patrick Keogh
Today I remember my uncle who served in WW1 & WW11. I remember him fondly when he lived in the nursing home at Nazareth house in Turramurra, NSW during the 1960's. He never married. I knew he had been stationed overseas during WW1. He was in London & during leave he had visited Ireland- he travelled all day to find some relatives but only had time to say g'day before he had to catch the return train. This is a family story and we are still searching for the village and family.
I am proud of my uncle for serving our country during times of war. He contributed to the freedom we enjoy today.
I hope he is resting in peace with his mates.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Your great niece Anne
Submitted 25 April 2016 by Anne McDonald