Photo of John Maher

John Maher

Lance Corporal

1st Battalion

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus X holl. Purpurescens
  • Planted By: Miss H. Hammond
  • Plaque: 416

Additional Info

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Biography

John Maher enlisted in Colac, Victoria at the age of 26 on the 11th of March 1915. He had been born in Bungaree, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Butcher. He volunteered and was stationed with the 21st Battalion, C Company with the Regimental Number 668. He had injuries with Iritis and returned to Australia on the 23rd of September 1918. Tree No. 416.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour