Sweeney J.G. : Military and health.Enlisted: Captain 8 Oct 1915 - 4 Oct 1919
Military service: id 70419
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Type of event
Specific terms.Military and health.Enlisted
Rank
Captain
Force or Unit
A.I.F. Australian Imperial Forces
Sources
Other
Source Details free text
Verco, C. et al, Blood, Sweat and Fears : medical practitioners and medical students of South Australia who served in World War I, 2014
Start date
8 Oct 1915
End date
4 Oct 1919
Short description
J G Sweeney had served in the Citizens Forces of the 19th Australian Army Medical Corps for 4 years as a Corporal prior to enlisting for overseas service.
After embarking from Australia in May 1916 he served in France 1916-17 and was recommended for a Military Cross for his coolness and gallantry under fire. However, this did not eventuate. He was awarded with the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
J G Sweeney was the President of 11th Field Ambulance Returned Soldiers Club for 25 years.
After embarking from Australia in May 1916 he served in France 1916-17 and was recommended for a Military Cross for his coolness and gallantry under fire. However, this did not eventuate. He was awarded with the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
J G Sweeney was the President of 11th Field Ambulance Returned Soldiers Club for 25 years.
