John (Jack) Carey was born Kinchela Creek, NSW; son of the late Patrick Carey and Bridget Carey of Kinchela Creek, Macleay River, NSW. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 2 September 1915 and embarked for active service abroad on 20 December 1915 per HMAT "Aeneas" (A60). He was killed in action at the Battle of Fromelles, aged 33 years.
53rd Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F., Service No. 3481A
Jack's name is listed on the Kempsey War Memorial
The Triangle
Cnr Lord Street and Pacific Highway
East Kempsey
NSW 2440
The Sydney Morning Herald – Saturday, 4 November 1916
"ROLL OF HONOUR
CAREY. - My two dear nephews, Jack and Tim Carey, who fell together in France July 19, 1916. No mother could love them more. Inserted by their sorrowing aunt, Margaret Purcell (Concord).
CAREY -Our two dear cousins, Jack and Tim Carey, of Macleay River, killed in action in France July 19,1916. Loved by all who knew them.
Inserted by their loving cousins, Joe, Nellie, and Rae Purcell, Concord.
CAREY. - Our two dear cousins, Jack and Tim Carey, of Macleay River, killed in action in France on July 19, 1916. Noble lives well spent.
Inserted by their loving cousins. Jack, Will, and Dan Purcell, Concord (all on active service)."
53rd Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F., Service No. 3481A
Jack's name is listed on the Kempsey War Memorial
The Triangle
Cnr Lord Street and Pacific Highway
East Kempsey
NSW 2440
The Sydney Morning Herald – Saturday, 4 November 1916
"ROLL OF HONOUR
CAREY. - My two dear nephews, Jack and Tim Carey, who fell together in France July 19, 1916. No mother could love them more. Inserted by their sorrowing aunt, Margaret Purcell (Concord).
CAREY -Our two dear cousins, Jack and Tim Carey, of Macleay River, killed in action in France July 19,1916. Loved by all who knew them.
Inserted by their loving cousins, Joe, Nellie, and Rae Purcell, Concord.
CAREY. - Our two dear cousins, Jack and Tim Carey, of Macleay River, killed in action in France on July 19, 1916. Noble lives well spent.
Inserted by their loving cousins. Jack, Will, and Dan Purcell, Concord (all on active service)."
John (Jack) Carey was born Kinchela Creek, NSW; son of the late Patrick Carey and Bridget Carey of Kinchela Creek, Macleay River, NSW. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 2 September 1915 and embarked for active service abroad on 20 December 1915 per HMAT "Aeneas" (A60). He was killed in action at the Battle of Fromelles, aged 33 years.
53rd Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F., Service No. 3481A
Jack's name is listed on the Kempsey War Memorial
The Triangle
Cnr Lord Street and Pacific Highway
East Kempsey
NSW 2440
The Sydney Morning Herald – Saturday, 4 November 1916
"ROLL OF HONOUR
CAREY. - My two dear nephews, Jack and Tim Carey, who fell together in France July 19, 1916. No mother could love them more. Inserted by their sorrowing aunt, Margaret Purcell (Concord).
CAREY -Our two dear cousins, Jack and Tim Carey, of Macleay River, killed in action in France July 19,1916. Loved by all who knew them.
Inserted by their loving cousins, Joe, Nellie, and Rae Purcell, Concord.
CAREY. - Our two dear cousins, Jack and Tim Carey, of Macleay River, killed in action in France on July 19, 1916. Noble lives well spent.
Inserted by their loving cousins. Jack, Will, and Dan Purcell, Concord (all on active service)."
53rd Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F., Service No. 3481A
Jack's name is listed on the Kempsey War Memorial
The Triangle
Cnr Lord Street and Pacific Highway
East Kempsey
NSW 2440
The Sydney Morning Herald – Saturday, 4 November 1916
"ROLL OF HONOUR
CAREY. - My two dear nephews, Jack and Tim Carey, who fell together in France July 19, 1916. No mother could love them more. Inserted by their sorrowing aunt, Margaret Purcell (Concord).
CAREY -Our two dear cousins, Jack and Tim Carey, of Macleay River, killed in action in France July 19,1916. Loved by all who knew them.
Inserted by their loving cousins, Joe, Nellie, and Rae Purcell, Concord.
CAREY. - Our two dear cousins, Jack and Tim Carey, of Macleay River, killed in action in France on July 19, 1916. Noble lives well spent.
Inserted by their loving cousins. Jack, Will, and Dan Purcell, Concord (all on active service)."
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