7041929Sweeney J.G. : Military and health.Enlisted: Captain 8 Oct 1915 - 4 Oct 19190public2018-06-07 15:58:582019-02-22 15:30:00370

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.1915-10-081919-10-0449383108339333654705226Verco, C. et al, Blood, Sweat and Fears : medical practitioners and medical students of South Australia who served in World War I, 20144938310

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