Kerin, John

Date of Birth1885/11/05
Date of Death1947/05/20
Age61
GenderMale
Birth PlaceAUS, NSW, Wagga

Service Details

ServiceANF - Australian Naval Forces
Date of Entry1910-06-03
RankStoker 2
RateStoker
Official NumberANF1508
Discharge Notessigned on again 1911-12-11 for additional 5 years
Service Period6/1910 for 5 years and 12/1911 for additional 5 years
Active Service (War service)WW1
Service RecordYes
ShipHMAS AE2
Service 2RAN – Royal Australian Navy
Date of Entry1912/12/17
RankLeading Stoker
RateStoker
Official Number7391
Discharged Date1919/06/30
Discharge TypeEE - Engagement Expired
Discharge NotesPOW Turkey
Service Period1912 - 1919
Active Service (War service)WW1
Service RecordYes
ShipAE2

Other Details

SubmarinerYes

Cemetery Details

Cemetery NameRookwood Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria
Cemetery AddressBarnet Avenue, Rookwood Necropolis, Rookwood, New South Wales
Demonination/AreaRC
SectionM2
Row15
Grave Number2513
Grave TypeBurial - Grave

Notes

Leading Stoker was a crew member of HMAS AE2. He is buried in the same grave as his wife, the head stone only commemorates his wife who predeceased him.

    Sources

    https://ccc.pro.byond.cloud/locationimage/ROK/13082431/IMG_3967.JPG Wifes grave marker ANF Service Papers https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1418438

    Contributors

    Researched by: Hugh Johnson