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John O'Keefe

Private

1st Pioneer Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Fraxinus Pennsylvanica
  • Planted By: Mr J. R. Wotherspoon
  • Plaque: 2621

Additional Info

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Biography


John O'Keefe, a labourer by trade, was 24 years old when he enlisted in the A.I.F on the 28th of July 1915. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on the 27th of October 1915. He returned to Australia on the 15th of May 1919 and was discharged due to the termination of his enlistment period on the 6th of July 1919.
Tree No. 2621

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour